How far is La Paz from Quito?
The distance between Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) and La Paz (El Alto International Airport) is 1322 miles / 2128 kilometers / 1149 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Quito (UIO) to La Paz (LPB) is 2065 miles / 3324 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 28 minutes.
Mariscal Sucre International Airport – El Alto International Airport
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Distance from Quito to La Paz
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Quito to La Paz. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1322.316 miles
- 2128.062 kilometers
- 1149.061 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- 1327.000 miles
- 2135.600 kilometers
- 1153.132 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 Quito to La Paz?
The estimated flight time from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to El Alto International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Quito and La Paz?
The time difference between Quito and La Paz is 1 hour. La Paz is 1 hour ahead of Quito.
Flight carbon footprint between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and El Alto International Airport (LPB)
On average, flying from Quito to La Paz generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Quito to La Paz
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and El Alto International Airport (LPB).
Airport information
| Origin | Mariscal Sucre International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Quito |
| Country: | Ecuador  |
| IATA Code: | UIO |
| ICAO Code: | SEQM |
| Coordinates: | 0°7′45″S, 78°21′27″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 |