Distance from La Paz to Santa Cruz de la Sierra
How far is it from La Paz to Santa Cruz de la Sierra? About 340 mi in a straight line and 415 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra are about 340 mi (547 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 415 mi (667 km), a drive of about 7 hr 1 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 8 min.
| Straight-line distance | 340 mi / 547 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 415 mi / 667 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 7 hr 1 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 8 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $52 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -17.158, -65.674 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
La Paz to Santa Cruz de la Sierra is about 340 mi (547 km) in a straight line, and roughly 415 mi (667 km) by road.