How far is Quito from La Paz?
The distance between La Paz (El Alto International Airport) and Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) is 1322 miles / 2128 kilometers / 1149 nautical miles.
The driving distance from La Paz (LPB) to Quito (UIO) is 2064 miles / 3322 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 14 minutes.
El Alto International Airport – Mariscal Sucre International Airport
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Distance from La Paz to Quito
There are several ways to calculate the distance from La Paz to Quito. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1322.316 miles
- 2128.062 kilometers
- 1149.061 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- 1327.000 miles
- 2135.600 kilometers
- 1153.132 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 Quito?
The estimated flight time from El Alto International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between La Paz and Quito?
The time difference between La Paz and Quito is 1 hour. Quito is 1 hour behind La Paz.
Flight carbon footprint between El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
On average, flying from La Paz to Quito generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from La Paz to Quito
See the map of the shortest flight path between El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).
Airport information
| Origin | El Alto International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | La Paz |
| Country: | Bolivia  |
| IATA Code: | LPB |
| ICAO Code: | SLLP |
| Coordinates: | 16°30′47″S, 68°11′32″W |
| Destination | Mariscal Sucre International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Quito |
| Country: | Ecuador  |
| IATA Code: | UIO |
| ICAO Code: | SEQM |
| Coordinates: | 0°7′45″S, 78°21′27″W |