How far is Phaplu from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 6140 miles / 9881 kilometers / 5335 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Phaplu Airport
Search flights
Distance from Cape Town to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6139.567 miles
- 9880.676 kilometers
- 5335.138 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- 6148.641 miles
- 9895.279 kilometers
- 5343.023 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 Cape Town to Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 12 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Phaplu?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Phaplu generates about 736 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 736 kilograms equals 1 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |