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How far is Paro from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Paro (Paro Airport) is 4007 miles / 6449 kilometers / 3482 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Paro Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Paro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4007.472 miles
  • 6449.401 kilometers
  • 3482.398 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
  • 4008.200 miles
  • 6450.572 kilometers
  • 3483.030 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 Nairobi to Paro?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Paro Airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Paro Airport (PBH)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Paro generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 008 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Paro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Paro Airport (PBH).

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″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