How far is Phaplu from Kunming?
The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1017 miles / 1637 kilometers / 884 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Phaplu (PPL) is 1620 miles / 2607 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 28 minutes.
Kunming Changshui International Airport – Phaplu Airport
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Distance from Kunming to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kunming to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1017.280 miles
- 1637.153 kilometers
- 883.992 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- 1015.638 miles
- 1634.511 kilometers
- 882.565 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 Kunming to Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kunming and Phaplu?
Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Kunming to Phaplu generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kunming to Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
Airport information
| Origin | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kunming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KMG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPPP |
| Coordinates: | 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |