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How far is Paro from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Paro (Paro Airport) is 7942 miles / 12781 kilometers / 6901 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Paro Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Paro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7941.998 miles
  • 12781.407 kilometers
  • 6901.408 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
  • 7929.080 miles
  • 12760.617 kilometers
  • 6890.182 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 San Diego to Paro?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Paro Airport is 15 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Paro Airport (PBH)

On average, flying from San Diego to Paro generates about 990 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 990 kilograms equals 2 182 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Paro

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Paro Airport (PBH).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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