How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 6294 miles / 10129 kilometers / 5469 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6293.698 miles
- 10128.725 kilometers
- 5469.074 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- 6299.844 miles
- 10138.616 kilometers
- 5474.415 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 Rio De Janeiro to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 12 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Los Angeles generates about 757 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 757 kilograms equals 1 668 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |