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How far is São Paulo from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) is 7205 miles / 11595 kilometers / 6261 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to São Paulo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7205.020 miles
  • 11595.356 kilometers
  • 6260.992 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
  • 7192.384 miles
  • 11575.019 kilometers
  • 6250.011 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 Christchurch to São Paulo?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport is 14 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

On average, flying from Christchurch to São Paulo generates about 884 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 884 kilograms equals 1 949 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to São Paulo

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

Airport information

Origin Christchurch Airport
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: CHC
ICAO Code: NZCH
Coordinates: 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E
Destination 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