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How far is Houston, TX, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 4883 miles / 7858 kilometers / 4243 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4883.038 miles
  • 7858.487 kilometers
  • 4243.244 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
  • 4893.516 miles
  • 7875.350 kilometers
  • 4252.349 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 9 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Houston generates about 569 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 569 kilograms equals 1 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

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 Houston William P. Hobby Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOU
ICAO Code: KHOU
Coordinates: 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W