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How far is Williston, ND, from La Paz?

The distance between La Paz (El Alto International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 4968 miles / 7995 kilometers / 4317 nautical miles.

El Alto International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from La Paz to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4967.773 miles
  • 7994.855 kilometers
  • 4316.877 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
  • 4982.252 miles
  • 8018.158 kilometers
  • 4329.459 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 Williston?

The estimated flight time from El Alto International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 9 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from La Paz to Williston generates about 580 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 580 kilograms equals 1 278 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from La Paz to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

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 Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W