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How far is La Paz from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and La Paz (La Paz International Airport) is 1784 miles / 2872 kilometers / 1551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to La Paz (LAP) is 2359 miles / 3797 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 12 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – La Paz International Airport

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1784
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2872
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1551
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Distance from Chicago to La Paz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1784.437 miles
  • 2871.773 kilometers
  • 1550.633 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
  • 1784.685 miles
  • 2872.172 kilometers
  • 1550.849 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 Chicago to La Paz?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Paz International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and La Paz International Airport (LAP)

On average, flying from Chicago to La Paz generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to La Paz

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and La Paz International Airport (LAP).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination La Paz International Airport
City: La Paz
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LAP
ICAO Code: MMLP
Coordinates: 24°4′21″N, 110°21′43″W