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How far is Phaplu from Ranchi?

The distance between Ranchi (Birsa Munda Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 300 miles / 483 kilometers / 261 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ranchi (IXR) to Phaplu (PPL) is 429 miles / 691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 49 minutes.

Birsa Munda Airport – Phaplu Airport

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Distance from Ranchi to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 299.915 miles
  • 482.666 kilometers
  • 260.619 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
  • 300.927 miles
  • 484.294 kilometers
  • 261.498 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 Ranchi to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Birsa Munda Airport to Phaplu Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Ranchi to Phaplu generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ranchi to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Birsa Munda Airport
City: Ranchi
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: IXR
ICAO Code: VERC
Coordinates: 23°18′51″N, 85°19′18″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