How far is São Paulo from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) is 4902 miles / 7888 kilometers / 4259 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
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Distance from Houston to São Paulo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to São Paulo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4901.676 miles
- 7888.483 kilometers
- 4259.440 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- 4912.244 miles
- 7905.490 kilometers
- 4268.623 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 Houston to São Paulo?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport is 9 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and São Paulo?
The time difference between Houston and São Paulo is 3 hours. São Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
On average, flying from Houston to São Paulo generates about 571 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 571 kilograms equals 1 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to São Paulo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to São Paulo (GRU)
| United Airlines |