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How far is Phaplu from Yan'an?

The distance between Yan'an (Yan'an Nanniwan Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1473 miles / 2371 kilometers / 1280 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yan'an (ENY) to Phaplu (PPL) is 2408 miles / 3876 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 2 minutes.

Yan'an Nanniwan Airport – Phaplu Airport

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1473
Miles
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2371
Kilometers
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1280
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 17 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
178 kg

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Distance from Yan'an to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1473.495 miles
  • 2371.361 kilometers
  • 1280.432 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
  • 1471.717 miles
  • 2368.499 kilometers
  • 1278.887 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 Yan'an to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Yan'an Nanniwan Airport to Phaplu Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Yan'an to Phaplu generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yan'an to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Yan'an Nanniwan Airport
City: Yan'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ENY
ICAO Code: ZLYA
Coordinates: 36°28′35″N, 109°27′55″E
Destination Phaplu Airport
City: Phaplu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: PPL
ICAO Code: VNPL
Coordinates: 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E