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How far is La Paz from Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and La Paz (El Alto International Airport) is 4351 miles / 7002 kilometers / 3781 nautical miles.

Albuquerque International Sunport – El Alto International Airport

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Distance from Albuquerque to La Paz

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albuquerque to La Paz. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4350.756 miles
  • 7001.863 kilometers
  • 3780.704 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
  • 4362.411 miles
  • 7020.619 kilometers
  • 3790.831 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 Albuquerque to La Paz?

The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to El Alto International Airport is 8 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and El Alto International Airport (LPB)

On average, flying from Albuquerque to La Paz generates about 500 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 500 kilograms equals 1 103 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Albuquerque to La Paz

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and El Alto International Airport (LPB).

Airport information

Origin Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W
Destination El Alto International Airport
City: La Paz
Country: Bolivia Flag of Bolivia
IATA Code: LPB
ICAO Code: SLLP
Coordinates: 16°30′47″S, 68°11′32″W