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

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and La Paz (La Paz International Airport) is 2179 miles / 3507 kilometers / 1894 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to La Paz (LAP) is 2817 miles / 4534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 30 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – La Paz International Airport

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2179
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3507
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1894
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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)
  • 2179.027 miles
  • 3506.805 kilometers
  • 1893.523 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
  • 2176.953 miles
  • 3503.466 kilometers
  • 1891.720 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to La Paz International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and La Paz International Airport (LAP)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to La Paz generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 525 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and La Paz International Airport (LAP).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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