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How far is Chicago, IL, from La Paz?

The distance between La Paz (El Alto International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 4216 miles / 6786 kilometers / 3664 nautical miles.

El Alto International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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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)
  • 4216.364 miles
  • 6785.580 kilometers
  • 3663.920 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
  • 4232.595 miles
  • 6811.701 kilometers
  • 3678.024 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 El Alto International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 8 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from La Paz to Chicago generates about 483 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 483 kilograms equals 1 066 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from La Paz to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 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