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How far is La Paz from Panama City?

The distance between Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) and La Paz (La Paz International Airport) is 2290 miles / 3686 kilometers / 1990 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Panama City (PTY) to La Paz (LAP) is 3109 miles / 5003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 45 minutes.

Tocumen International Airport – La Paz International Airport

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Distance from Panama City to La Paz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2290.267 miles
  • 3685.828 kilometers
  • 1990.188 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
  • 2289.919 miles
  • 3685.268 kilometers
  • 1989.885 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 Panama City to La Paz?

The estimated flight time from Tocumen International Airport to La Paz International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and La Paz International Airport (LAP)

On average, flying from Panama City to La Paz generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Panama City to La Paz

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and La Paz International Airport (LAP).

Airport information

Origin Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″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