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How far is São Paulo from Johannesburg?

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

OR Tambo International Airport – São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to São Paulo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to São Paulo. 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 Johannesburg to São Paulo?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport is 9 hours and 16 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Johannesburg to São Paulo 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 Johannesburg to São Paulo

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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

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

LATAM Brasil
South African Airways