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How far is London from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 5078 miles / 8173 kilometers / 4413 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – London International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5078.307 miles
  • 8172.744 kilometers
  • 4412.929 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
  • 5094.679 miles
  • 8199.090 kilometers
  • 4427.155 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 London?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to London International Airport is 10 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from São Paulo to London generates about 594 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 594 kilograms equals 1 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to London

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

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 London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W