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How far is Shanghai from Paro?

The distance between Paro (Paro Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 1965 miles / 3163 kilometers / 1708 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Paro (PBH) to Shanghai (PVG) is 2843 miles / 4575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 30 minutes.

Paro Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Paro to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1965.221 miles
  • 3162.716 kilometers
  • 1707.730 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
  • 1961.627 miles
  • 3156.932 kilometers
  • 1704.607 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Paro Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paro Airport (PBH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Paro to Shanghai generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 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 Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paro Airport (PBH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E