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How far is La Paz from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and La Paz (La Paz International Airport) is 1204 miles / 1938 kilometers / 1046 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to La Paz (LAP) is 1444 miles / 2324 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 58 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – La Paz International Airport

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1204
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1938
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1046
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Distance from Sacramento to La Paz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1204.154 miles
  • 1937.898 kilometers
  • 1046.381 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
  • 1205.829 miles
  • 1940.594 kilometers
  • 1047.837 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 Sacramento to La Paz?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to La Paz International Airport is 2 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and La Paz International Airport (LAP)

On average, flying from Sacramento to La Paz generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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