How far is São Paulo from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) is 6472 miles / 10415 kilometers / 5624 nautical miles.
San Francisco International Airport – São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to São Paulo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to São Paulo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6471.714 miles
- 10415.214 kilometers
- 5623.765 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- 6478.874 miles
- 10426.737 kilometers
- 5629.987 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 San Francisco to São Paulo?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport is 12 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and São Paulo?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
On average, flying from San Francisco to São Paulo generates about 781 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 781 kilograms equals 1 722 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Francisco to São Paulo
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| Destination | 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 |