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How far is Johannesburg from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 4615 miles / 7427 kilometers / 4010 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Lanseria International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4614.949 miles
  • 7427.041 kilometers
  • 4010.281 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
  • 4607.190 miles
  • 7414.554 kilometers
  • 4003.539 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 Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 9 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Johannesburg generates about 534 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 534 kilograms equals 1 177 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).

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 Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E