How far is La Paz from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and La Paz (El Alto International Airport) is 3948 miles / 6353 kilometers / 3431 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – El Alto International Airport
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Distance from New York to La Paz
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to La Paz. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3947.809 miles
- 6353.382 kilometers
- 3430.552 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- 3965.165 miles
- 6381.314 kilometers
- 3445.634 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 New York to La Paz?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to El Alto International Airport is 7 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and La Paz?
The time difference between New York and La Paz is 1 hour. La Paz is 1 hour ahead of New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and El Alto International Airport (LPB)
On average, flying from New York to La Paz generates about 450 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 450 kilograms equals 992 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to La Paz
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and El Alto International Airport (LPB).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |