How far is Houston, TX, from São Paulo?
The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 4903 miles / 7891 kilometers / 4261 nautical miles.
São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from São Paulo to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Paulo to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4903.122 miles
- 7890.810 kilometers
- 4260.696 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- 4913.795 miles
- 7907.986 kilometers
- 4269.971 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 9 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between São Paulo and Houston?
The time difference between São Paulo and Houston is 3 hours. Houston is 3 hours behind São Paulo.
Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from São Paulo to Houston 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 São Paulo to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | São Paulo–Congonhas Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | São Paulo |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | CGH |
| ICAO Code: | SBSP |
| Coordinates: | 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W |
| Destination | 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 |