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How far is Chicago, IL, from La Paz?

The distance between La Paz (La Paz International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1784 miles / 2872 kilometers / 1551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Paz (LAP) to Chicago (ORD) is 2358 miles / 3795 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 18 minutes.

La Paz International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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1784
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Distance from La Paz to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1784.437 miles
  • 2871.773 kilometers
  • 1550.633 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
  • 1784.685 miles
  • 2872.172 kilometers
  • 1550.849 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 La Paz to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from La Paz International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Paz International Airport (LAP) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from La Paz to Chicago generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from La Paz to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Paz International Airport (LAP) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W