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How far is Fortaleza from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) is 1469 miles / 2364 kilometers / 1276 nautical miles.

The driving distance from São Paulo (CGH) to Fortaleza (FOR) is 1833 miles / 2950 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 55 minutes.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Fortaleza Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Fortaleza

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1468.706 miles
  • 2363.653 kilometers
  • 1276.270 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
  • 1474.730 miles
  • 2373.348 kilometers
  • 1281.505 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 Fortaleza?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Fortaleza Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Fortaleza?

There is no time difference between São Paulo and Fortaleza.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Fortaleza generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from São Paulo to Fortaleza

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Fortaleza Airport
City: Fortaleza
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: FOR
ICAO Code: SBFZ
Coordinates: 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W