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How far is London from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 5871 miles / 9449 kilometers / 5102 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5871.127 miles
  • 9448.663 kilometers
  • 5101.870 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
  • 5886.439 miles
  • 9473.305 kilometers
  • 5115.176 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 London?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 11 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from São Paulo to London generates about 699 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 699 kilograms equals 1 542 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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 London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W