Distance from Detroit to São Paulo

The distance between Detroit, United States and São Paulo, Brazil is 8,198 kilometers (5,094 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

São Paulo, Brazil

Detroit is located in the northern United States while São Paulo is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, both cities are in different hemispheres and separated by a vast expanse of land and ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 8,198 kilometers, heading southeast.

Detroit is at 192 meters above sea level, while São Paulo is at 769 meters.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Detroit to São Paulo crosses diverse landscapes, including the Great Lakes region and the Amazon basin, with major landmarks like the Andes Mountains.

Best time to travel

Best times to travel are March to May for mild weather and September to November for fewer tourists, both offering a pleasant experience in São Paulo.

Climate

São Paulo has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, contrasting with Detroit's cold winters and mild summers.

Accessibility

São Paulo offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, differing from Detroit's more car-dependent infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 26-30 days
Motorcycle 10-12 days
Car 8-10 days
Airplane 12-14 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
São Paulo, Brazil

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Sao_Paulo

Coordinates: 23.5475° S 46.6361° W

Elevation: 769 m (2,523 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Congonhas-São Paulo Airport (CGH)
  • São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
  • Base Aérea de Santos Airport (SSZ)
  • Bragança Paulista Airport (BJP)
  • Viracopos International Airport (VCP)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

Other distances from São Paulo

Distances between cities Kilometers
From São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro 361 km
From São Paulo to Belo Horizonte 489 km
From São Paulo to Salvador 1,452 km
From São Paulo to Fortaleza 2,361 km
From São Paulo to Manaus 2,682 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains cities that are at equal or similar distances as between Detroit and São Paulo.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Zaragoza, Spain Coimbatore, India 8,198 km
Córdoba, Argentina Boston, United States 8,199 km
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Vienna, Austria Maceió, Brazil 8,196 km
Dublin, Ireland San Francisco, United States 8,200 km
Salvador, Brazil Brussels, Belgium 8,200 km
Medellín, Colombia Swansea, United Kingdom 8,200 km
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Warsaw, Poland Jacksonville, United States 8,196 km
Chennai, India Benin City, Nigeria 8,201 km
Bogotá, Colombia Belfast, United Kingdom 8,195 km
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Lucknow, India Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 8,195 km
Madrid, Spain Mérida, Mexico 8,195 km
Curitiba, Brazil Arlington, United States 8,195 km

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