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How far is La Paz from Brasília?

The distance between Brasília (Brasília International Airport) and La Paz (El Alto International Airport) is 1347 miles / 2168 kilometers / 1171 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brasília (BSB) to La Paz (LPB) is 1836 miles / 2955 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 5 minutes.

Brasília International Airport – El Alto International Airport

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2168
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1171
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Distance from Brasília to La Paz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1347.093 miles
  • 2167.937 kilometers
  • 1170.592 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
  • 1345.247 miles
  • 2164.965 kilometers
  • 1168.987 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 Brasília to La Paz?

The estimated flight time from Brasília International Airport to El Alto International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brasília International Airport (BSB) and El Alto International Airport (LPB)

On average, flying from Brasília to La Paz generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brasília to La Paz

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brasília International Airport (BSB) and El Alto International Airport (LPB).

Airport information

Origin Brasília International Airport
City: Brasília
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: BSB
ICAO Code: SBBR
Coordinates: 15°52′9″S, 47°55′15″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