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How far is La Paz from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and La Paz (La Paz International Airport) is 727 miles / 1169 kilometers / 631 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to La Paz (LAP) is 935 miles / 1504 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 27 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – La Paz International Airport

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727
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1169
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631
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Distance from San Diego to La Paz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 726.582 miles
  • 1169.320 kilometers
  • 631.382 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
  • 727.765 miles
  • 1171.224 kilometers
  • 632.410 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 San Diego to La Paz?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to La Paz International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and La Paz International Airport (LAP)

On average, flying from San Diego to La Paz generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to La Paz

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and La Paz International Airport (LAP).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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