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How far is Porto Alegre from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Porto Alegre (Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport) is 6213 miles / 9999 kilometers / 5399 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Porto Alegre

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6212.906 miles
  • 9998.703 kilometers
  • 5398.868 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
  • 6222.876 miles
  • 10014.748 kilometers
  • 5407.531 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 Porto Alegre?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport is 12 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport (POA)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Porto Alegre generates about 746 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 746 kilograms equals 1 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Porto Alegre

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport (POA).

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 Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport
City: Porto Alegre
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: POA
ICAO Code: SBPA
Coordinates: 29°59′39″S, 51°10′17″W