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How far is Paro from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Paro (Paro Airport) is 7167 miles / 11535 kilometers / 6228 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Paro Airport

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7167
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11535
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6228
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Distance from Christchurch to Paro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7167.273 miles
  • 11534.607 kilometers
  • 6228.190 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
  • 7175.659 miles
  • 11548.104 kilometers
  • 6235.477 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 Christchurch to Paro?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Paro Airport is 14 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Paro Airport (PBH)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Paro generates about 878 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 878 kilograms equals 1 937 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Paro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Paro Airport (PBH).

Airport information

Origin Christchurch Airport
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: CHC
ICAO Code: NZCH
Coordinates: 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″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