How far is La Paz from Salvador?
The distance between Salvador (Salvador International Airport) and La Paz (El Alto International Airport) is 2012 miles / 3238 kilometers / 1749 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Salvador (SSA) to La Paz (LPB) is 2664 miles / 4288 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 40 minutes.
Salvador International Airport – El Alto International Airport
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Distance from Salvador to La Paz
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Salvador to La Paz. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2012.242 miles
- 3238.389 kilometers
- 1748.590 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- 2009.750 miles
- 3234.380 kilometers
- 1746.425 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 Salvador to La Paz?
The estimated flight time from Salvador International Airport to El Alto International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Salvador and La Paz?
The time difference between Salvador and La Paz is 1 hour. La Paz is 1 hour behind Salvador.
Flight carbon footprint between Salvador International Airport (SSA) and El Alto International Airport (LPB)
On average, flying from Salvador to La Paz generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Salvador to La Paz
See the map of the shortest flight path between Salvador International Airport (SSA) and El Alto International Airport (LPB).
Airport information
| Origin | Salvador International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salvador |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | SSA |
| ICAO Code: | SBSV |
| Coordinates: | 12°54′31″S, 38°19′20″W |
| Destination | El Alto International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | La Paz |
| Country: | Bolivia  |
| IATA Code: | LPB |
| ICAO Code: | SLLP |
| Coordinates: | 16°30′47″S, 68°11′32″W |