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How far is São Paulo from Fortaleza?

The distance between Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) is 1469 miles / 2364 kilometers / 1276 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fortaleza (FOR) to São Paulo (CGH) is 1839 miles / 2960 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 22 minutes.

Fortaleza Airport – São Paulo–Congonhas Airport

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Distance from Fortaleza to São Paulo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1468.706 miles
  • 2363.653 kilometers
  • 1276.270 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
  • 1474.730 miles
  • 2373.348 kilometers
  • 1281.505 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 Fortaleza to São Paulo?

The estimated flight time from Fortaleza Airport to São Paulo–Congonhas Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fortaleza and São Paulo?

There is no time difference between Fortaleza and São Paulo.

Flight carbon footprint between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH)

On average, flying from Fortaleza to São Paulo generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fortaleza to São Paulo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH).

Airport information

Origin Fortaleza Airport
City: Fortaleza
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: FOR
ICAO Code: SBFZ
Coordinates: 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W
Destination 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