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How far is Kangding from Paro?

The distance between Paro (Paro Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 770 miles / 1239 kilometers / 669 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Paro (PBH) to Kangding (KGT) is 1627 miles / 2618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 16 minutes.

Paro Airport – Kangding Airport

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Distance from Paro to Kangding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 770.149 miles
  • 1239.434 kilometers
  • 669.241 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
  • 768.933 miles
  • 1237.477 kilometers
  • 668.184 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 Paro to Kangding?

The estimated flight time from Paro Airport to Kangding Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paro Airport (PBH) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from Paro to Kangding generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Paro to Kangding

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paro Airport (PBH) and Kangding Airport (KGT).

Airport information

Origin Paro Airport
City: Paro
Country: Bhutan Flag of Bhutan
IATA Code: PBH
ICAO Code: VQPR
Coordinates: 27°24′11″N, 89°25′28″E
Destination Kangding Airport
City: Kangding
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KGT
ICAO Code: ZUKD
Coordinates: 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E