How far is São Paulo from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) is 3953 miles / 6362 kilometers / 3435 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to São Paulo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to São Paulo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3953.303 miles
- 6362.224 kilometers
- 3435.326 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- 3946.551 miles
- 6351.358 kilometers
- 3429.459 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 Cape Town to São Paulo?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport is 7 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and São Paulo?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
On average, flying from Cape Town to São Paulo generates about 451 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 451 kilograms equals 993 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to São Paulo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | São Paulo |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GRU |
| ICAO Code: | SBGR |
| Coordinates: | 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″W |