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How far is São Paulo from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) is 11546 miles / 18582 kilometers / 10033 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

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11546
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18582
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10033
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Flight time duration
22 h 21 min
CO2 emission
1 551 kg

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Distance from Shanghai to São Paulo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 11546.038 miles
  • 18581.547 kilometers
  • 10033.233 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
  • 11542.445 miles
  • 18575.765 kilometers
  • 10030.111 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 Shanghai to São Paulo?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport is 22 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

On average, flying from Shanghai to São Paulo generates about 1 551 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 551 kilograms equals 3 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to São Paulo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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