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How far is La Paz from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and La Paz (El Alto International Airport) is 1489 miles / 2396 kilometers / 1293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from São Paulo (GRU) to La Paz (LPB) is 1824 miles / 2935 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 2 minutes.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – El Alto International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to La Paz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1488.531 miles
  • 2395.559 kilometers
  • 1293.498 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
  • 1487.190 miles
  • 2393.401 kilometers
  • 1292.333 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 Paulo to La Paz?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to El Alto International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and El Alto International Airport (LPB)

On average, flying from São Paulo to La Paz generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Paulo to La Paz

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and El Alto International Airport (LPB).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″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