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How far is La Paz from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and La Paz (El Alto International Airport) is 6194 miles / 9968 kilometers / 5382 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – El Alto International Airport

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Distance from London to La Paz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6193.785 miles
  • 9967.931 kilometers
  • 5382.252 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
  • 6202.866 miles
  • 9982.545 kilometers
  • 5390.143 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 London to La Paz?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to El Alto International Airport is 12 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and El Alto International Airport (LPB)

On average, flying from London to La Paz generates about 743 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 743 kilograms equals 1 638 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to La Paz

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and El Alto International Airport (LPB).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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