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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from La Paz?

The distance between La Paz (El Alto International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 4232 miles / 6811 kilometers / 3678 nautical miles.

El Alto International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from La Paz to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4232.282 miles
  • 6811.197 kilometers
  • 3677.752 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
  • 4248.897 miles
  • 6837.937 kilometers
  • 3692.190 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 Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from El Alto International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 8 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from La Paz to Grand Rapids generates about 485 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 485 kilograms equals 1 070 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from La Paz to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W