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How far is Shanghai from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 11521 miles / 18541 kilometers / 10011 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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11521
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18541
Kilometers
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10011
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Flight time duration
22 h 18 min
CO2 emission
1 546 kg

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Distance from São Paulo to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 11520.937 miles
  • 18541.150 kilometers
  • 10011.420 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
  • 11517.179 miles
  • 18535.103 kilometers
  • 10008.155 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 22 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Shanghai generates about 1 546 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 546 kilograms equals 3 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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 Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E