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How far is São Paulo from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) is 6156 miles / 9907 kilometers / 5350 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

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9907
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5350
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Distance from Los Angeles to São Paulo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to São Paulo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6156.150 miles
  • 9907.363 kilometers
  • 5349.548 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 6163.124 miles
  • 9918.587 kilometers
  • 5355.608 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to São Paulo?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport is 12 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to São Paulo generates about 738 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 738 kilograms equals 1 627 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to São Paulo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
Destination São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″W

Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to São Paulo (GRU)

American Airlines
Korean Air