How far is Phaplu from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1466 miles / 2359 kilometers / 1274 nautical miles.

Distance from Colombo to Phaplu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1466.098 miles
• 2359.455 kilometers
• 1274.004 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

• 1472.088 miles
• 2369.096 kilometers
• 1279.210 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 Colombo to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Phaplu?

The time difference between Colombo and Phaplu is 15 minutes. Phaplu is 15 minutes ahead of Colombo.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Colombo to Phaplu generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin	Bandaranaike International Airport
City:	Colombo
Country:	Sri Lanka
IATA Code:	CMB
ICAO Code:	VCBI
Coordinates:	7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E

Destination	Phaplu Airport
City:	Phaplu
Country:	Nepal
IATA Code:	PPL
ICAO Code:	VNPL
Coordinates:	27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E