How far is Los Angeles, CA, from São Paulo?
The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 6156 miles / 9907 kilometers / 5350 nautical miles.
São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from São Paulo to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Paulo to Los Angeles. 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 São Paulo to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 12 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between São Paulo and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from São Paulo to Los Angeles 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 São Paulo to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | São Paulo |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GRU |
| ICAO Code: | SBGR |
| Coordinates: | 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″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 |
Airlines flying from São Paulo (GRU) to Los Angeles (LAX)
| American Airlines |
| Korean Air |