Distance from New York City to São Paulo
How Far Is New York City from São Paulo?
New York City is 7,685 km (4,775 miles) from São Paulo by great-circle distance. The shortest route heads SE on a transatlantic great-circle route.
New York City to São Paulo heads south-east across the Atlantic toward eastern Brazil. New York City to São Paulo is a transatlantic great-circle route. Timing can shift with routing, winds, and airport taxi time, and the reverse leg can differ by several minutes or more.
New York City to São Paulo Flight Time
| Distance | 7,685 km 4,775 miles 4,150 nautical miles |
| Flight Time |
~9h 45min (New York City → São Paulo) ~10h 15min (São Paulo → New York City) |
New York City to São Paulo Time Difference
| Time Difference | São Paulo is usually 2 hours ahead of New York City in standard time (UTC-5 vs UTC-3), or São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of New York City when New York City is on daylight saving time (UTC-4 vs UTC-3). São Paulo does not observe DST. |
| Time Zones | America/New_York (New York City) South America/Sao_Paulo (São Paulo) |
| DST Note | São Paulo is usually 2 hours ahead of New York City in standard time, or São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of New York City during daylight saving time. |
New York City vs São Paulo: Geography & Population Comparison
How Far Is 7,685 km?
- 7,685 km is about 1,578 km shorter than Paris to Shanghai (9,263 km).
- 7,685 km is about 1,848 km longer than New York City to Paris (5,837 km).
- 7,685 km is about 1,874 km shorter than London to Tokyo (9,559 km).
Flights from New York City to São Paulo
New York City to São Paulo is a transatlantic great-circle route. Timing can shift with routing, winds, and airport taxi time, and the reverse leg can differ by several minutes or more.
Flight times are estimates based on great circle distance and typical cruising speeds. Actual times vary by airline, route, and conditions.
Great-Circle Route and Midpoint
New York City to São Paulo heads south-east across the Atlantic toward eastern Brazil.
- Initial Bearing
- 153° (SE)
- Midpoint
- Atlantic Ocean, near Brazil
- Crosses
- Atlantic Ocean · Brazil
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New York City and São Paulo Airports
New York City
- JFKJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
- EWRNewark Liberty International Airport
- LGALaGuardia Airport
São Paulo
- GRUSão Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport
- CGHSão Paulo/Congonhas Airport
Distance by Speed
| Commercial jet | 900 km/h 8h 32min |
| Long-haul jet | 850 km/h 9h 2min |
| 320 km/h reference speed | 320 km/h 24h 1min |
Speed estimates use straight-line distance and do not include routing, stops, security, boarding, taxi time, or surface transfers.
Cities at a Similar Distance
Approximate great-circle distance, roughly 1,578 km longer than New York City to São Paulo.
Approximate great-circle distance, about 1,848 km shorter than New York City to São Paulo.
Approximate great-circle distance, roughly 1,874 km longer than New York City to São Paulo.
New York City to São Paulo FAQ
How far apart are New York City and São Paulo?
New York City and São Paulo are 7,685 km (4,775 miles) apart by great-circle distance.
How long is the flight between New York City and São Paulo?
A typical flight is about 9h 45m from New York City to São Paulo and about 10h 15m on the return.
What is the time difference between New York City and São Paulo?
São Paulo is usually 2 hours ahead of New York City in standard time, with daylight saving changes handled in the city-by-city note above.
Which airport codes are commonly used?
New York City is typically served by JFK, EWR, LGA, while São Paulo is typically served by GRU, CGH.
Does the route cross Atlantic Ocean and Brazil?
Yes. New York City to São Paulo usually follows a great-circle corridor across Atlantic Ocean and Brazil.
Which direction is usually faster on this route?
New York City to São Paulo is usually a little faster on this route, with the reverse leg taking longer because of routing and wind patterns.