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How far is La Paz from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and La Paz (El Alto International Airport) is 1481 miles / 2383 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.

The driving distance from São Paulo (CGH) to La Paz (LPB) is 1811 miles / 2915 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 47 minutes.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – El Alto International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to La Paz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1480.683 miles
  • 2382.928 kilometers
  • 1286.678 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
  • 1479.403 miles
  • 2380.868 kilometers
  • 1285.566 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 São Paulo to La Paz?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to El Alto International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and El Alto International Airport (LPB)

On average, flying from São Paulo to La Paz generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from São Paulo to La Paz

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and El Alto International Airport (LPB).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: CGH
ICAO Code: SBSP
Coordinates: 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″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