How far is Paro from Kathmandu?
The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Paro (Paro Airport) is 250 miles / 403 kilometers / 218 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Paro (PBH) is 475 miles / 764 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 32 minutes.
Tribhuvan International Airport – Paro Airport
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Distance from Kathmandu to Paro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kathmandu to Paro. 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 Kathmandu to Paro?
The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Paro Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Paro?
The time difference between Kathmandu and Paro is 15 minutes. Paro is 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu.
Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Paro Airport (PBH)
On average, flying from Kathmandu to Paro 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 Kathmandu to Paro
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Paro Airport (PBH).
Airport information
| Origin | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |
| Destination | Paro Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Paro |
| Country: | Bhutan  |
| IATA Code: | PBH |
| ICAO Code: | VQPR |
| Coordinates: | 27°24′11″N, 89°25′28″E |
Airlines flying from Kathmandu (KTM) to Paro (PBH)
| Druk Air |