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How far is Iguazu from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Iguazu (Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport) is 5869 miles / 9445 kilometers / 5100 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Iguazu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5868.622 miles
  • 9444.632 kilometers
  • 5099.693 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
  • 5877.952 miles
  • 9459.647 kilometers
  • 5107.801 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 Iguazu?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport is 11 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Iguazu generates about 699 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 699 kilograms equals 1 541 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Iguazu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR).

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 Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport
City: Iguazu
Country: Argentina Flag of Argentina
IATA Code: IGR
ICAO Code: SARI
Coordinates: 25°44′14″S, 54°28′24″W