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How far is Paro from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Paro (Paro Airport) is 134 miles / 216 kilometers / 117 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Paro (PBH) is 462 miles / 744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 22 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Paro Airport

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Distance from Shigatse to Paro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 134.372 miles
  • 216.251 kilometers
  • 116.766 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
  • 134.818 miles
  • 216.969 kilometers
  • 117.154 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 Shigatse to Paro?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Paro Airport is 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Paro Airport (PBH)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Paro generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shigatse to Paro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Paro Airport (PBH).

Airport information

Origin Shigatse Peace Airport
City: Shigatse
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: RKZ
ICAO Code: ZURK
Coordinates: 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″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