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How far is Washington D.C. from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 4737 miles / 7623 kilometers / 4116 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4736.563 miles
  • 7622.759 kilometers
  • 4115.960 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
  • 4752.924 miles
  • 7649.090 kilometers
  • 4130.178 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 9 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Washington D.C. generates about 550 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 550 kilograms equals 1 212 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W

Airlines flying from São Paulo (GRU) to Washington D.C. (IAD)

United Airlines