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How far is Phaplu from Madurai?

The distance between Madurai (Madurai Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1336 miles / 2151 kilometers / 1161 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Madurai (IXM) to Phaplu (PPL) is 1703 miles / 2741 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 11 minutes.

Madurai Airport – Phaplu Airport

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1336
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2151
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1161
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Distance from Madurai to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1336.352 miles
  • 2150.650 kilometers
  • 1161.258 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
  • 1341.016 miles
  • 2158.156 kilometers
  • 1165.311 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 Madurai to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Madurai Airport to Phaplu Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Madurai to Phaplu generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Madurai to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Madurai Airport
City: Madurai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: IXM
ICAO Code: VOMD
Coordinates: 9°50′4″N, 78°5′36″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