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How far is Zurich from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 5957 miles / 9588 kilometers / 5177 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5957.468 miles
  • 9587.616 kilometers
  • 5176.898 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
  • 5970.759 miles
  • 9609.006 kilometers
  • 5188.448 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 São Paulo to Zurich?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Zurich Airport is 11 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Zurich generates about 711 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 711 kilograms equals 1 567 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Zurich

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E

Airlines flying from São Paulo (GRU) to Zurich (ZRH)

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