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How far is Richmond, VA, from La Paz?

The distance between La Paz (El Alto International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 3762 miles / 6055 kilometers / 3269 nautical miles.

El Alto International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from La Paz to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3762.454 miles
  • 6055.083 kilometers
  • 3269.483 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
  • 3779.235 miles
  • 6082.090 kilometers
  • 3284.066 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from El Alto International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 7 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from La Paz to Richmond generates about 427 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 427 kilograms equals 941 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from La Paz to Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W