How far is Johannesburg from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 4637 miles / 7462 kilometers / 4029 nautical miles.

Distance from São Paulo to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4636.860 miles
• 7462.302 kilometers
• 4029.321 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

• 4629.025 miles
• 7449.694 kilometers
• 4022.513 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 Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 9 hours and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Johannesburg?

The time difference between São Paulo and Johannesburg is 5 hours. Johannesburg is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Johannesburg generates about 537 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 537 kilograms equals 1 184 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

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	OR Tambo International Airport
City:	Johannesburg
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	JNB
ICAO Code:	FAOR
Coordinates:	26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E