Distance between Detroit, MI (DTW) and São Paulo (GRU)
Distance from Detroit to São Paulo (Detroit Metropolitan Airport – São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) is 5094 miles / 8198 kilometers / 4427 nautical miles.
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How far is São Paulo from Detroit?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Detroit and São Paulo. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5094.091 miles
- 8198.145 kilometers
- 4426.644 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 5109.955 miles
- 8223.675 kilometers
- 4440.429 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is 10 hours 8 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Detroit and São Paulo is 1 hour. São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of Detroit.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 604 kg (1 331 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| B | 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 |
Detroit to São Paulo flight path
Shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
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