How far is La Paz from San Rafael?
The distance between San Rafael (San Rafael Airport) and La Paz (El Alto International Airport) is 1244 miles / 2003 kilometers / 1081 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Rafael (AFA) to La Paz (LPB) is 1634 miles / 2629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 59 minutes.
San Rafael Airport – El Alto International Airport
Search flights
Distance from San Rafael to La Paz
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Rafael to La Paz. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1244.349 miles
- 2002.586 kilometers
- 1081.310 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- 1248.932 miles
- 2009.961 kilometers
- 1085.292 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 San Rafael to La Paz?
The estimated flight time from San Rafael Airport to El Alto International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Rafael and La Paz?
The time difference between San Rafael and La Paz is 1 hour. La Paz is 1 hour behind San Rafael.
Flight carbon footprint between San Rafael Airport (AFA) and El Alto International Airport (LPB)
On average, flying from San Rafael to La Paz generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Rafael to La Paz
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Rafael Airport (AFA) and El Alto International Airport (LPB).
Airport information
| Origin | San Rafael Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Rafael |
| Country: | Argentina  |
| IATA Code: | AFA |
| ICAO Code: | SAMR |
| Coordinates: | 34°35′17″S, 68°24′14″W |
| Destination | El Alto International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | La Paz |
| Country: | Bolivia  |
| IATA Code: | LPB |
| ICAO Code: | SLLP |
| Coordinates: | 16°30′47″S, 68°11′32″W |