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How far is La Paz from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and La Paz (El Alto International Airport) is 4479 miles / 7208 kilometers / 3892 nautical miles.

Colorado Springs Airport – El Alto International Airport

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Distance from Colorado Springs to La Paz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4479.154 miles
  • 7208.500 kilometers
  • 3892.278 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
  • 4492.056 miles
  • 7229.263 kilometers
  • 3903.490 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 Colorado Springs to La Paz?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to El Alto International Airport is 8 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and El Alto International Airport (LPB)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to La Paz generates about 517 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 517 kilograms equals 1 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colorado Springs to La Paz

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and El Alto International Airport (LPB).

Airport information

Origin Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″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