How far is Johannesburg from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 4623 miles / 7440 kilometers / 4017 nautical miles.

Distance from São Paulo to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4622.724 miles
• 7439.553 kilometers
• 4017.038 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

• 4614.930 miles
• 7427.011 kilometers
• 4010.265 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 Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Rand Airport is 9 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Johannesburg?

The time difference between São Paulo and Johannesburg is 5 hours. Johannesburg is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Johannesburg generates about 535 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 535 kilograms equals 1 180 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Johannesburg

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

Airport information

Origin	São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City:	São Paulo
Country:	Brazil
IATA Code:	GRU
ICAO Code:	SBGR
Coordinates:	23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″W

Destination	Rand Airport
City:	Johannesburg
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	QRA
ICAO Code:	FAGM
Coordinates:	26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E