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Distance from São Paulo to Tokyo

18,537 km (11,518 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

18,537 km

Kilometers

11,518 miles

Miles

~22h 19m

Est. Flight

12h

Time Difference

São Paulo

Brazil
Area: 1,521 km²
Population: 12.33M
Timezone: UTC-3
Elevation: 760m

Tokyo

Japan
Area: 2,194 km²
Population: 13.96M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 40m

São Paulo and Tokyo are separated by over 19000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across multiple continents.

São Paulo is known for Paulista Avenue and Ibirapuera Park, while Tokyo is famous for Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower.

In terms of city area, Tokyo is 1.4x larger than São Paulo. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is São Paulo from Tokyo?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from São Paulo to Tokyo is 18,537 km (11,518 miles).

How long is the flight from São Paulo to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take approximately 22h 19m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is São Paulo bigger than Tokyo?

Tokyo is larger at 2,194 km², compared to 1,521 km².

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