How far is Phaplu from Kangding?
The distance between Kangding (Kangding Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 936 miles / 1506 kilometers / 813 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kangding (KGT) to Phaplu (PPL) is 1729 miles / 2783 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 51 minutes.
Kangding Airport – Phaplu Airport
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Distance from Kangding to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangding to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 935.761 miles
- 1505.961 kilometers
- 813.154 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- 934.170 miles
- 1503.401 kilometers
- 811.771 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 Kangding to Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from Kangding Airport to Phaplu Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangding and Phaplu?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Kangding to Phaplu generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangding to Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangding Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangding |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KGT |
| ICAO Code: | ZUKD |
| Coordinates: | 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |