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How far is Detroit, MI, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 5094 miles / 8198 kilometers / 4427 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Detroit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Paulo to Detroit. Here are two standard 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 planet.

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).

How long does it take to fly from São Paulo to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 10 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Detroit generates about 596 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 596 kilograms equals 1 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Detroit

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

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 Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W

Airlines flying from São Paulo (GRU) to Detroit (DTW)

Delta Air Lines
Gol Transportes Aéreos