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How far is London from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 5880 miles / 9462 kilometers / 5109 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – London City Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5879.616 miles
  • 9462.325 kilometers
  • 5109.247 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
  • 5894.887 miles
  • 9486.901 kilometers
  • 5122.517 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 London?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to London City Airport is 11 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and London City Airport (LCY)

On average, flying from São Paulo to London generates about 700 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 700 kilograms equals 1 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and London City Airport (LCY).

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 London City Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LCY
ICAO Code: EGLC
Coordinates: 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E