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How far is Phaplu from Xiahe?

The distance between Xiahe (Gannan Xiahe Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1074 miles / 1728 kilometers / 933 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xiahe (GXH) to Phaplu (PPL) is 1867 miles / 3005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 0 minutes.

Gannan Xiahe Airport – Phaplu Airport

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1074
Miles
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1728
Kilometers
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933
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 32 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
155 kg

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Distance from Xiahe to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1074.007 miles
  • 1728.447 kilometers
  • 933.287 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
  • 1073.003 miles
  • 1726.832 kilometers
  • 932.415 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 Xiahe to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Gannan Xiahe Airport to Phaplu Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Xiahe 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 Xiahe to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Gannan Xiahe Airport
City: Xiahe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GXH
ICAO Code: ZLXH
Coordinates: 34°48′37″N, 102°38′40″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