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How far is Vientiane from Paro?

The distance between Paro (Paro Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1059 miles / 1704 kilometers / 920 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Paro (PBH) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1898 miles / 3055 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 8 minutes.

Paro Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Paro to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1058.533 miles
  • 1703.544 kilometers
  • 919.840 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
  • 1059.089 miles
  • 1704.439 kilometers
  • 920.324 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 Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Paro Airport to Wattay International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paro Airport (PBH) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Paro to Vientiane generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 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 Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paro Airport (PBH) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

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 Wattay International Airport
City: Vientiane
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: VTE
ICAO Code: VLVT
Coordinates: 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E