Distance between London (LHR) and São Paulo (GRU)
Flight distance from London to São Paulo (London Heathrow Airport – São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) is 5863 miles / 9435 kilometers / 5095 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 11 hours 36 minutes.
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Map of flight path from London to São Paulo.
Shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
How far is São Paulo from London?
There are several ways to calculate distances between London and São Paulo. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5862.938 miles
- 9435.484 kilometers
- 5094.754 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 5878.292 miles
- 9460.195 kilometers
- 5108.096 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).
Airport information
| A | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| B | São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | São Paulo |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GRU |
| ICAO Code: | SBGR |
| Coordinates: | 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between London and São Paulo is 3 hours. São Paulo is 3 hours behind London.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 698 kg (1 539 pounds).
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London (LHR) → São Paulo (GRU).
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