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How far is La Paz from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and La Paz (El Alto International Airport) is 4099 miles / 6597 kilometers / 3562 nautical miles.

Decatur Airport – El Alto International Airport

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Distance from Decatur to La Paz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4098.892 miles
  • 6596.527 kilometers
  • 3561.840 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
  • 4114.717 miles
  • 6621.995 kilometers
  • 3575.591 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 Decatur to La Paz?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to El Alto International Airport is 8 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and El Alto International Airport (LPB)

On average, flying from Decatur to La Paz generates about 469 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 469 kilograms equals 1 033 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Decatur to La Paz

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

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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