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How far is Pietermaritzburg from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 4693 miles / 7552 kilometers / 4078 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Pietermaritzburg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Paulo to Pietermaritzburg. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4692.574 miles
  • 7551.966 kilometers
  • 4077.735 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4684.473 miles
  • 7538.928 kilometers
  • 4070.695 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from São Paulo to Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 9 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Pietermaritzburg generates about 544 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 544 kilograms equals 1 199 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Pietermaritzburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″W
Destination Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E