How far is Phaplu from Dunhuang?
The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 990 miles / 1594 kilometers / 861 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Phaplu (PPL) is 1725 miles / 2776 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 5 minutes.
Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Phaplu Airport
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Distance from Dunhuang to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dunhuang to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 990.388 miles
- 1593.874 kilometers
- 860.623 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- 991.801 miles
- 1596.149 kilometers
- 861.852 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 Dunhuang to Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dunhuang and Phaplu?
The time difference between Dunhuang and Phaplu is 15 minutes. Phaplu is 15 minutes behind Dunhuang.
Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Dunhuang to Phaplu generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dunhuang to Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
Airport information
| Origin | Dunhuang Mogao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dunhuang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | DNH |
| ICAO Code: | ZLDH |
| Coordinates: | 40°9′39″N, 94°48′33″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |