How far is Phaplu from Lanzhou?
The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1174 miles / 1889 kilometers / 1020 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Phaplu (PPL) is 1983 miles / 3192 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 21 minutes.
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Phaplu Airport
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Distance from Lanzhou to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lanzhou to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1173.844 miles
- 1889.118 kilometers
- 1020.042 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- 1173.012 miles
- 1887.779 kilometers
- 1019.319 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 Lanzhou to Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Phaplu?
Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Lanzhou to Phaplu generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lanzhou to Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
Airport information
| Origin | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lanzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LHW |
| ICAO Code: | ZLLL |
| Coordinates: | 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |