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How far is São Paulo from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) is 4737 miles / 7623 kilometers / 4116 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to São Paulo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4736.563 miles
  • 7622.759 kilometers
  • 4115.960 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
  • 4752.924 miles
  • 7649.090 kilometers
  • 4130.178 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 Washington D.C. to São Paulo?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport is 9 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to São Paulo generates about 550 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 550 kilograms equals 1 212 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to São Paulo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to São Paulo (GRU)

United Airlines