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How far is La Paz from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and La Paz (La Paz International Airport) is 2199 miles / 3538 kilometers / 1910 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to La Paz (LAP) is 2833 miles / 4559 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 53 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – La Paz International Airport

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2199
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3538
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1910
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Distance from Washington D.C. to La Paz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2198.502 miles
  • 3538.146 kilometers
  • 1910.446 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
  • 2196.346 miles
  • 3534.677 kilometers
  • 1908.573 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 Washington D.C. to La Paz?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to La Paz International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and La Paz International Airport (LAP)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to La Paz generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to La Paz

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and La Paz International Airport (LAP).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W
Destination La Paz International Airport
City: La Paz
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LAP
ICAO Code: MMLP
Coordinates: 24°4′21″N, 110°21′43″W