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How far is São Paulo from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) is 6073 miles / 9774 kilometers / 5278 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to São Paulo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6073.451 miles
  • 9774.272 kilometers
  • 5277.685 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
  • 6087.092 miles
  • 9796.225 kilometers
  • 5289.538 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 Frankfurt to São Paulo?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport is 11 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to São Paulo generates about 727 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 727 kilograms equals 1 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to São Paulo

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
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 Frankfurt (FRA) to São Paulo (GRU)

LATAM Brasil
Lufthansa