How far is Paro from Vientiane?

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

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Paro (PBH) is 1941 miles / 3123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 31 minutes.

Distance from Vientiane to Paro

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Paro. 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 Vientiane to Paro?

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

What is the time difference between Vientiane and Paro?

The time difference between Vientiane and Paro is 1 hour. Paro is 1 hour behind Vientiane.

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

On average, flying from Vientiane to Paro 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 Vientiane to Paro

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

Airport information

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

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