GRU to MIA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to Miami International Airport (MIA) is 6,574 km (4,085 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MIA to GRU).
How far is it from São Paulo to Miami?
The great-circle distance between São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Miami International Airport (MIA) is 6,574 km (4,085 mi, 3,549 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from GRU to MIA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MIA is roughly northwest of GRU.
How is the GRU to MIA route written in code?
The pair is written GRU-MIA in IATA codes and SBGR-KMIA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR), Miami International Airport is MIA (KMIA).
| GRU | MIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | Miami International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBGR | KMIA |
| Country | Brazil | United States |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft | 8 ft |
| Rank by connections | #71 | #16 |
SBGR starts with S, the ICAO prefix for South America; KMIA starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MIA sits 2,453 ft (748 m) lower than GRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GRU to MIA
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is São Paulo from Miami?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are 6,574 km (4,085 mi, 3,549 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GRU to MIA?
A typical nonstop flight between GRU and MIA takes about 8h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MIA from GRU?
Miami International Airport (MIA) lies roughly northwest of São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).
Which airlines fly GRU to MIA?
3 airlines appear on the GRU-MIA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines, US Airways.
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