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How far is Brasília from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Brasília (Brasília International Airport) is 5762 miles / 9273 kilometers / 5007 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Brasília International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Brasília

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5762.027 miles
  • 9273.084 kilometers
  • 5007.065 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
  • 5766.679 miles
  • 9280.571 kilometers
  • 5011.107 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 Brasília?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Brasília International Airport is 11 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Brasília International Airport (BSB)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Brasília generates about 685 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 685 kilograms equals 1 509 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Brasília

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Brasília International Airport (BSB).

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 Brasília International Airport
City: Brasília
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: BSB
ICAO Code: SBBR
Coordinates: 15°52′9″S, 47°55′15″W