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How far is Kathmandu from Paro?

The distance between Paro (Paro Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 250 miles / 403 kilometers / 218 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Paro (PBH) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 475 miles / 764 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 31 minutes.

Paro Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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Distance from Paro to Kathmandu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Paro to Kathmandu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 250.310 miles
  • 402.835 kilometers
  • 217.513 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
  • 249.860 miles
  • 402.110 kilometers
  • 217.122 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 Paro to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Paro Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paro Airport (PBH) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Paro to Kathmandu generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Paro to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paro Airport (PBH) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Paro Airport
City: Paro
Country: Bhutan Flag of Bhutan
IATA Code: PBH
ICAO Code: VQPR
Coordinates: 27°24′11″N, 89°25′28″E
Destination Tribhuvan International Airport
City: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: KTM
ICAO Code: VNKT
Coordinates: 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E

Airlines flying from Paro (PBH) to Kathmandu (KTM)

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