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How far is Tenerife from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Tenerife (Tenerife South Airport) is 4063 miles / 6538 kilometers / 3530 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Tenerife South Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Tenerife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4062.725 miles
  • 6538.322 kilometers
  • 3530.412 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
  • 4076.691 miles
  • 6560.799 kilometers
  • 3542.548 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 Tenerife?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Tenerife South Airport is 8 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Tenerife generates about 464 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 464 kilograms equals 1 023 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Tenerife

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS).

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 Tenerife South Airport
City: Tenerife
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: TFS
ICAO Code: GCTS
Coordinates: 28°2′40″N, 16°34′21″W