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Distance from São Paulo to Essen

Straight line

9,819 km
6,101 mi · 5,302 NM

By road

2,472 km
1,536 mi

Travel time

26 h 47 min
flight ≈ 12 h 46 min

Direction

NNE 30°
initial bearing

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How far is São Paulo from Essen?

São Paulo (Brazil) and Essen (Germany) are very far apart: 9,819 km in a straight line, that is 6,101 miles or 5,302 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, São Paulo to Essen is 2,472 km (1,536 miles), about 26 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From São Paulo, Essen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 30°). The route crosses from Brazil into Germany. The halfway point is at 15.4914°, -25.3195°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is São Paulo from Essen?

By road it is 2,472 km (1,536 miles) from São Paulo to Essen; in a straight line it is 9,819 km (6,101 miles).

How long is the drive from São Paulo to Essen?

About 26 h 47 min on the fastest route (2,472 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Essen from São Paulo?

Essen is to the north-east of São Paulo, at an initial bearing of 30°.

How long is the flight from São Paulo to Essen?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 46 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.