Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is São Paulo from Madrid?

The distance between Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) is 5209 miles / 8384 kilometers / 4527 nautical miles.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport – São Paulo–Congonhas Airport

Distance arrow
5209
Miles
Distance arrow
8384
Kilometers
Distance arrow
4527
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Madrid to São Paulo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5209.479 miles
  • 8383.843 kilometers
  • 4526.913 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
  • 5223.940 miles
  • 8407.117 kilometers
  • 4539.480 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 Madrid to São Paulo?

The estimated flight time from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to São Paulo–Congonhas Airport is 10 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH)

On average, flying from Madrid to São Paulo generates about 611 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 611 kilograms equals 1 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Madrid to São Paulo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH).

Airport information

Origin Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
City: Madrid
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MAD
ICAO Code: LEMD
Coordinates: 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″W
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