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How far is La Paz from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and La Paz (El Alto International Airport) is 4489 miles / 7225 kilometers / 3901 nautical miles.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – El Alto International Airport

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7225
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3901
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Distance from Phoenix to La Paz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4489.441 miles
  • 7225.055 kilometers
  • 3901.217 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
  • 4499.541 miles
  • 7241.309 kilometers
  • 3909.994 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 Phoenix to La Paz?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to El Alto International Airport is 9 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and El Alto International Airport (LPB)

On average, flying from Phoenix to La Paz generates about 518 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 518 kilograms equals 1 142 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Phoenix to La Paz

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and El Alto International Airport (LPB).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W
Destination 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