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How far is Paro from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Paro (Paro Airport) is 1965 miles / 3163 kilometers / 1708 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Paro (PBH) is 2844 miles / 4577 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 31 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Paro Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Paro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1965.221 miles
  • 3162.716 kilometers
  • 1707.730 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
  • 1961.627 miles
  • 3156.932 kilometers
  • 1704.607 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 Shanghai to Paro?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Paro Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Paro Airport (PBH)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Paro generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Paro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Paro Airport (PBH).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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