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How far is La Paz from São Luís?

The distance between São Luís (Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport) and La Paz (El Alto International Airport) is 1890 miles / 3042 kilometers / 1642 nautical miles.

The driving distance from São Luís (SLZ) to La Paz (LPB) is 2971 miles / 4782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 53 minutes.

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport – El Alto International Airport

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Distance from São Luís to La Paz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1890.039 miles
  • 3041.723 kilometers
  • 1642.399 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
  • 1890.891 miles
  • 3043.094 kilometers
  • 1643.139 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 São Luís to La Paz?

The estimated flight time from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to El Alto International Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) and El Alto International Airport (LPB)

On average, flying from São Luís to La Paz generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from São Luís to La Paz

See the map of the shortest flight path between Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) and El Alto International Airport (LPB).

Airport information

Origin Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
City: São Luís
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: SLZ
ICAO Code: SBSL
Coordinates: 2°35′7″S, 44°14′2″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