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How far is Paro from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Paro (Paro Airport) is 7212 miles / 11607 kilometers / 6267 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Paro Airport

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6267
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Distance from Wellington to Paro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7212.201 miles
  • 11606.913 kilometers
  • 6267.231 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
  • 7219.668 miles
  • 11618.929 kilometers
  • 6273.720 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 Wellington to Paro?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Paro Airport is 14 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Paro Airport (PBH)

On average, flying from Wellington to Paro generates about 885 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 885 kilograms equals 1 951 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Paro

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

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″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