How far is Rio De Janeiro from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 6294 miles / 10129 kilometers / 5469 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Rio De Janeiro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Rio De Janeiro. 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 Los Angeles to Rio De Janeiro?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 12 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Rio De Janeiro?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Rio De Janeiro 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 Los Angeles to Rio De Janeiro
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).
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 | 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 |