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How far is São Paulo from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) is 4903 miles / 7891 kilometers / 4261 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – São Paulo–Congonhas Airport

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Distance from Houston to São Paulo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4903.122 miles
  • 7890.810 kilometers
  • 4260.696 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
  • 4913.795 miles
  • 7907.986 kilometers
  • 4269.971 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 Houston to São Paulo?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to São Paulo–Congonhas Airport is 9 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH)

On average, flying from Houston to São Paulo generates about 571 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 571 kilograms equals 1 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to São Paulo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W
Destination São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: CGH
ICAO Code: SBSP
Coordinates: 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W