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How far is Paro from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Paro (Paro Airport) is 8011 miles / 12892 kilometers / 6961 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Paro Airport

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8011
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12892
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6961
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Flight time duration
15 h 40 min
CO2 emission
1 000 kg

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Distance from Raleigh to Paro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8010.723 miles
  • 12892.009 kilometers
  • 6961.128 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
  • 7997.574 miles
  • 12870.847 kilometers
  • 6949.701 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 Raleigh to Paro?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Paro Airport is 15 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Paro Airport (PBH)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Paro generates about 1 000 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 000 kilograms equals 2 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Paro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Paro Airport (PBH).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W
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