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How far is Johannesburg from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 4630 miles / 7452 kilometers / 4024 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – OR Tambo 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)
  • 4630.325 miles
  • 7451.786 kilometers
  • 4023.643 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
  • 4622.526 miles
  • 7439.235 kilometers
  • 4016.865 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 OR Tambo International Airport is 9 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Johannesburg generates about 536 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 536 kilograms equals 1 182 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 OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

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 OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E

Airlines flying from São Paulo (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB)

LATAM Brasil
South African Airways