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Distance from La Paz to Santa Cruz de la Sierra

547km
1 h 25 minby plane
9 h 7 min🚗 by car
11 h 51 min🚌 by bus

Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.

You will descend 3,348 metres: Santa Cruz de la Sierra sits at 419 m.

La PazLa Paz3,767 m

La Paz, officially Nuestra Señora de La Paz, is the seat of government of Bolivia. With 755,732 residents as of 2024, it is the third-most populous city in Bolivia. Its metropolitan area, which includes the neighborin…

Santa Cruz de la SierraSanta Cruz de la Sierra419 m

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, commonly known as Santa Cruz, is the largest city in Bolivia and the capital of the Santa Cruz department.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from La Paz to Santa Cruz de la Sierra?

It is 547 km in a straight line from La Paz to Santa Cruz de la Sierra. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from La Paz to Santa Cruz de la Sierra?

A direct flight takes about 1 h 25 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from La Paz to Santa Cruz de la Sierra?

Around 9 h 7 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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