How far is Phaplu from Chengdu?
The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1071 miles / 1723 kilometers / 930 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chengdu (CTU) to Phaplu (PPL) is 1896 miles / 3052 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 54 minutes.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Phaplu Airport
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Distance from Chengdu to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chengdu to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1070.504 miles
- 1722.809 kilometers
- 930.243 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- 1068.677 miles
- 1719.869 kilometers
- 928.655 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 Chengdu to Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Phaplu?
Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Chengdu to Phaplu generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chengdu to Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
Airport information
| Origin | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CTU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUUU |
| Coordinates: | 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |