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How far is Cape Town from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 3953 miles / 6362 kilometers / 3435 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Cape Town International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Cape Town

There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Paulo to Cape Town. 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 São Paulo to Cape Town?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 7 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Cape Town 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 São Paulo to Cape Town

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

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 Cape Town International Airport
City: Cape Town
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: CPT
ICAO Code: FACT
Coordinates: 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E