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How far is São Paulo from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) is 4622 miles / 7438 kilometers / 4016 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – São Paulo–Congonhas Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to São Paulo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4621.568 miles
  • 7437.692 kilometers
  • 4016.032 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
  • 4613.773 miles
  • 7425.148 kilometers
  • 4009.259 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 Johannesburg to São Paulo?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to São Paulo generates about 535 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 535 kilograms equals 1 179 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to São Paulo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH).

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E
Destination São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: CGH
ICAO Code: SBSP
Coordinates: 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W