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How far is Phaplu from Heihe?

The distance between Heihe (Heihe Aihui Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 2646 miles / 4258 kilometers / 2299 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Heihe (HEK) to Phaplu (PPL) is 3836 miles / 6174 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 54 minutes.

Heihe Aihui Airport – Phaplu Airport

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2646
Miles
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4258
Kilometers
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2299
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 30 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
292 kg

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Distance from Heihe to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2645.555 miles
  • 4257.608 kilometers
  • 2298.925 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
  • 2642.907 miles
  • 4253.347 kilometers
  • 2296.623 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 Heihe to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Heihe Aihui Airport to Phaplu Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Heihe to Phaplu generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Heihe to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Heihe Aihui Airport
City: Heihe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HEK
ICAO Code: ZYHE
Coordinates: 50°10′17″N, 127°18′31″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