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How far is São Paulo from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) is 5863 miles / 9435 kilometers / 5095 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

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Distance from London to São Paulo

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

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).

How long does it take to fly from London to São Paulo?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport is 11 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

On average, flying from London to São Paulo generates about 698 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 698 kilograms equals 1 539 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to São Paulo

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

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
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 London (LHR) to São Paulo (GRU)

British Airways
LATAM Brasil