How far is Paro from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Paro (Paro Airport) is 2646 miles / 4259 kilometers / 2300 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Paro (PBH) is 3959 miles / 6371 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 30 minutes.

Distance from Riyadh to Paro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2646.405 miles
• 4258.976 kilometers
• 2299.663 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

• 2641.785 miles
• 4251.541 kilometers
• 2295.649 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 Riyadh to Paro?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Paro Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Paro?

The time difference between Riyadh and Paro is 3 hours. Paro is 3 hours ahead of Riyadh.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Paro Airport (PBH)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Paro generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Paro

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Paro Airport (PBH).

Airport information

Origin	King Khalid International Airport
City:	Riyadh
Country:	Saudi Arabia
IATA Code:	RUH
ICAO Code:	OERK
Coordinates:	24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E

Destination	Paro Airport
City:	Paro
Country:	Bhutan
IATA Code:	PBH
ICAO Code:	VQPR
Coordinates:	27°24′11″N, 89°25′28″E