United States
BrazilMemphis (MEM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) shipping route.
8,354 km by air, about 11 h 12 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Memphis (MEM) and Sao Paulo (GRU)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Memphis (MEM)AirSao Paulo (GRU)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 8,354 km (5,191 mi) |
| Straight line | 7,956 km |
| Flight time | 11 h 12 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Memphis (MEM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Frederick W. Smith International Airport to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is 8,354 km (4,511 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 7,956 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 11 h 12 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for MEM to GRU this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Memphis to Sao Paulo saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into Brazil, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Memphis (MEM) in this directory, Sao Paulo (GRU) is the 29th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Memphis: Milan (8,302 km), Campinas (8,272 km) and Santiago (8,262 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Memphis (MEM) to Sao Paulo (GRU)?
8,354 km along the flight path (7,956 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Memphis (MEM) to Sao Paulo (GRU)?
About 11 h 12 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Sao Paulo (GRU) to Memphis (MEM) has its own page with the same distance and route.
More airport to airport distance
- Memphis (MEM) to Louisville (SDF)540 km
- Memphis (MEM) to Atlanta (ATL)559 km
- Memphis (MEM) to Cincinnati (CVG)681 km
- Memphis (MEM) to Dallas (DFW)728 km
- Memphis (MEM) to Houston (IAH)792 km
- Memphis (MEM) to Chicago (ORD)831 km
Santiago (SCL) to Sao Paulo (GRU)2,745 km
Lima (LIM) to Sao Paulo (GRU)3,649 km
Bogota (BOG) to Sao Paulo (GRU)4,553 km
Lagos (LOS) to Sao Paulo (GRU)6,669 km- Miami (MIA) to Sao Paulo (GRU)6,902 km
Mexico City (MEX) to Sao Paulo (GRU)7,805 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.