Distance from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro
10,143 km (6,303 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
10,143 km
Kilometers
6,303 miles
Miles
~12h 26m
Est. Flight
5h
Time Difference
Los Angeles
USARio de Janeiro
BrazilLos Angeles and Rio de Janeiro are separated by over 10000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.
Los Angeles is known for Hollywood and Venice Beach, while Rio de Janeiro is famous for Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach.
In terms of city area, Los Angeles is 1.1x larger than Rio de Janeiro. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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How far is Los Angeles from Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is 10,143 km (6,303 miles).
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?
A direct flight would take approximately 12h 26m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Los Angeles bigger than Rio de Janeiro?
Los Angeles is larger at 1,302 km², compared to 1,221 km².