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How far is Columbia, SC, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 4557 miles / 7333 kilometers / 3960 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4556.662 miles
  • 7333.237 kilometers
  • 3959.631 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
  • 4571.284 miles
  • 7356.769 kilometers
  • 3972.337 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 9 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Columbia generates about 527 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 527 kilograms equals 1 161 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W