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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from La Paz?

The distance between La Paz (El Alto International Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 3316 miles / 5337 kilometers / 2882 nautical miles.

El Alto International Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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Distance from La Paz to Lázaro Cárdenas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3316.316 miles
  • 5337.093 kilometers
  • 2881.800 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
  • 3323.379 miles
  • 5348.459 kilometers
  • 2887.937 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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from El Alto International Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 6 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from La Paz to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 372 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 372 kilograms equals 821 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from La Paz to Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W