How far is São Paulo from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) is 6155 miles / 9906 kilometers / 5349 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
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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)- 6154.996 miles
- 9905.506 kilometers
- 5348.545 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- 6162.068 miles
- 9916.887 kilometers
- 5354.691 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–Congonhas Airport is 12 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and São Paulo?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to São Paulo generates about 738 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 738 kilograms equals 1 626 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–Congonhas Airport (CGH).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | São Paulo–Congonhas Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | São Paulo |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | CGH |
| ICAO Code: | SBSP |
| Coordinates: | 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W |