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How far is Paro from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Paro (Paro Airport) is 1781 miles / 2866 kilometers / 1547 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Paro (PBH) is 2771 miles / 4460 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 50 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Paro Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Paro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1780.796 miles
  • 2865.913 kilometers
  • 1547.469 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
  • 1778.962 miles
  • 2862.962 kilometers
  • 1545.876 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 Beijing to Paro?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Paro Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Paro Airport (PBH)

On average, flying from Beijing to Paro generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Paro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Paro Airport (PBH).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
Destination Paro Airport
City: Paro
Country: Bhutan Flag of Bhutan
IATA Code: PBH
ICAO Code: VQPR
Coordinates: 27°24′11″N, 89°25′28″E