Exploring Bolivia: How Far Is This South American Country?

Bolivia is a country in South America, with a population of 148 according to the 2000 census. It shares its name with a town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. The flight time from the United States to Bolivia is approximately 9 hours, with an air travel distance of 4,227 miles.

Flight time from the US: 9 hours, 8 minutes

The distance between Bolivia and the United States is approximately 4,227 miles (6,802 kilometres). The average flight time from the US to Bolivia is 7 hours and 30 minutes with an average airplane speed of 560 miles per hour. However, the flight time can vary depending on the departure airport in the US and the specific destination in Bolivia.

For example, the average non-stop flight time from Miami, Florida to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia is 6 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 3,423 miles. This route is the most popular and frequently serviced by Boliviana de Aviación (BoA), the national carrier of Bolivia. Miami International Airport also offers two daily flights to Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, which is the largest airport in the country.

If you're travelling from the West Coast of the United States, such as Los Angeles, California, you can expect a longer flight time. The distance between Los Angeles and La Paz, Bolivia, for instance, is 5,452 miles, and flights typically take around 12 hours.

It's important to note that flight times can be affected by factors such as layovers, weather conditions, and aircraft speed. Additionally, the distance and flight time can vary depending on the specific cities of departure and arrival.

Driving distance in miles

The driving distance between your location and Bolivia depends on your starting point. For example, the distance from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, to other towns within Bolivia varies. The distance from Santa Cruz to Yacuiba is 695.66 miles, while the distance from Santa Cruz to Trinidad is 198.39 miles.

If you are starting your journey in the United States, the total flight duration is 9 hours and 8 minutes, assuming an average flight speed of 500 mph for a commercial airliner. This flight time translates to a distance of 4,317 miles. The distance by road is not available.

Airports near Bolivia

Bolivia has three international airports and many regional ones. The three international airports are:

• Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz de la Sierra: The biggest airport in Bolivia, it serves Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the largest city in Bolivia. It handles 2-3 million passengers per year and is located about 20 km from the city centre.
• El Alto International Airport, La Paz: Located in El Alto, the second-largest city in Bolivia, it also serves La Paz, the third-largest city. The airport handles approximately 2-3 million passengers per year and is located within the city of El Alto, about 13 km from the centre of La Paz.
• Jorge Wilstermann International Airport, Cochabamba: Serving Cochabamba, the airport handles around 2-3 million passengers annually. The distance between the airport and Cochabamba downtown is only about 3 km.

There are also numerous regional airports in Bolivia, including:

• Capitan Anibal Arab Airport
• Guayaramerín Airport
• Rurrenabaque Airport
• Juana Azurduy de Padilla International Airport
• Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
• Teniente Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport
• Juan Mendoza Airport
• Capitán Nicolas Rojas Airport
• San José de Chiquitos Airport
• San Ignacio de Velasco Airport
• Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport
• Puerto Suárez Airport

Towns within a radius of cities within Bolivia

I assume you mean Bolivia, North Carolina, as there is a town of that name in the United States. Bolivia, NC, is located at latitude/longitude coordinates 34° 4' 2" N / 78° 8' 53" W. There are many towns within a 20-mile radius of Bolivia, NC, including:

• Leland, NC
• Holden Beach, NC
• Belville, NC
• Old Town, NC
• Shallotte, NC
• Southport, NC
• Long Beach, NC
• Oak Island, NC
• Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
• Winnabow, NC
• Brick Landing Plantation, NC
• College Acres, NC
• Alandale, NC
• Bradley Park, NC
• Walnut Hills, NC
• Byrdville, NC
• Oakcrest, NC
• Sedgefield, NC
• Seitter Acres, NC
• Riegelwood, NC
• Fairlawn, NC
• Big Curve, NC
• Gooseneck, NC
• Freeman, NC
• Council Heights, NC
• Masonboro, NC

If you were, in fact, looking for towns within a radius of cities within the country of Bolivia, I can help with that too. Bolivia has 1,384 cities, 53 of which have a population of at least 10,000. The largest city is Santa Cruz de la Sierra, with a population of 1,441,406. Other major cities in Bolivia include La Paz, El Alto, Cochabamba, and Oruro.

Distance from the equator: 1,174.59 mi (1,890.32 km)

Bolivia is located 1,174.59 miles (1,890.32 kilometres) south of the equator, placing it in the southern hemisphere. This distance is roughly equivalent to flying from New York City to Moscow or London to Cape Town.

Bolivia's proximity to the equator contributes to its temperate climate, but temperatures can vary significantly between day and night. The country experiences a wet season from November to March, which can lead to landslides in mountainous regions and road closures. The northeast slopes of the Andes, influenced by their proximity to the equator, exhibit semi-tropical characteristics.

Bolivia's location in the southern hemisphere also means that its winter occurs during the months of May to October. Snowfall is typically observed at higher altitudes, above 6,500 feet (2,000 metres).

The country's position in the southern hemisphere and its distance from the equator play a role in shaping its unique climate and seasonal patterns.

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