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Distance from Los Angeles to São Paulo

9,906 km (6,156 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

9,906 km

Kilometers

6,156 miles

Miles

~12h 9m

Est. Flight

5h

Time Difference

Los Angeles

USA
Area: 1,302 km²
Population: 3.97M
Timezone: UTC-8
Elevation: 71m

São Paulo

Brazil
Area: 1,521 km²
Population: 12.33M
Timezone: UTC-3
Elevation: 760m

Los Angeles and São Paulo sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 12h 9m by commercial jet.

Los Angeles is known for Hollywood and Venice Beach, while São Paulo is famous for Paulista Avenue and Ibirapuera Park.

In terms of city area, São Paulo is 1.2x larger than Los Angeles. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Los Angeles from São Paulo?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Los Angeles to São Paulo is 9,906 km (6,156 miles).

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to São Paulo?

A direct flight would take approximately 12h 9m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Los Angeles bigger than São Paulo?

São Paulo is larger at 1,521 km², compared to 1,302 km².

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