How far is Phaplu from Orchid Island?
The distance between Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 2221 miles / 3575 kilometers / 1930 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Orchid Island (KYD) to Phaplu (PPL) is 3689 miles / 5937 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 133 hours 24 minutes.
Lanyu Airport – Phaplu Airport
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Distance from Orchid Island to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Orchid Island to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2221.214 miles
- 3574.697 kilometers
- 1930.182 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- 2217.784 miles
- 3569.177 kilometers
- 1927.201 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 Orchid Island to Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from Lanyu Airport to Phaplu Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Orchid Island and Phaplu?
Flight carbon footprint between Lanyu Airport (KYD) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Orchid Island to Phaplu generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 535 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Orchid Island to Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanyu Airport (KYD) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
Airport information
| Origin | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |