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How far is Paro from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Paro (Paro Airport) is 1937 miles / 3118 kilometers / 1684 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Paro (PBH) is 2812 miles / 4526 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 56 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Paro Airport

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1937
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3118
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1684
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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)
  • 1937.399 miles
  • 3117.942 kilometers
  • 1683.554 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
  • 1933.864 miles
  • 3112.252 kilometers
  • 1680.482 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Paro Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Paro Airport (PBH)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Paro generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Paro Airport (PBH).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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