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How far is La Paz from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and La Paz (La Paz International Airport) is 2157 miles / 3471 kilometers / 1874 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to La Paz (LAP) is 2696 miles / 4338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 50 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – La Paz International Airport

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2157
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3471
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1874
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Distance from Richmond to La Paz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2157.000 miles
  • 3471.355 kilometers
  • 1874.381 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
  • 2154.667 miles
  • 3467.600 kilometers
  • 1872.354 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 Richmond to La Paz?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to La Paz International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and La Paz International Airport (LAP)

On average, flying from Richmond to La Paz generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 519 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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