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How far is Phaplu from Jiayuguan?

The distance between Jiayuguan (Jiayuguan Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1085 miles / 1746 kilometers / 943 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jiayuguan (JGN) to Phaplu (PPL) is 1965 miles / 3162 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 15 minutes.

Jiayuguan Airport – Phaplu Airport

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1085
Miles
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1746
Kilometers
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943
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 33 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
156 kg

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Distance from Jiayuguan to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1085.088 miles
  • 1746.280 kilometers
  • 942.916 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
  • 1085.856 miles
  • 1747.516 kilometers
  • 943.583 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 Jiayuguan to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Jiayuguan Airport to Phaplu Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Jiayuguan to Phaplu generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jiayuguan to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Jiayuguan Airport
City: Jiayuguan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: JGN
ICAO Code: ZLJQ
Coordinates: 39°51′24″N, 98°20′29″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