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How far is Silao from La Paz?

The distance between La Paz (El Alto International Airport) and Silao (Bajío International Airport) is 3428 miles / 5516 kilometers / 2978 nautical miles.

El Alto International Airport – Bajío International Airport

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Distance from La Paz to Silao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3427.580 miles
  • 5516.155 kilometers
  • 2978.485 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
  • 3435.929 miles
  • 5529.592 kilometers
  • 2985.741 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 Silao?

The estimated flight time from El Alto International Airport to Bajío International Airport is 6 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Bajío International Airport (BJX)

On average, flying from La Paz to Silao generates about 386 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 386 kilograms equals 851 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from La Paz to Silao

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bajío International Airport
City: Silao
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: BJX
ICAO Code: MMLO
Coordinates: 20°59′36″N, 101°28′51″W