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How far is Phaplu from Mandalgobi?

The distance between Mandalgobi (Mandalgobi Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1657 miles / 2666 kilometers / 1440 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mandalgobi (MXW) to Phaplu (PPL) is 2624 miles / 4223 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 10 minutes.

Mandalgobi Airport – Phaplu Airport

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1657
Miles
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2666
Kilometers
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1440
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 38 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
190 kg

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Distance from Mandalgobi to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1656.553 miles
  • 2665.964 kilometers
  • 1439.506 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
  • 1656.844 miles
  • 2666.433 kilometers
  • 1439.758 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 Mandalgobi to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Mandalgobi Airport to Phaplu Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mandalgobi Airport (MXW) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Mandalgobi to Phaplu generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mandalgobi to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mandalgobi Airport (MXW) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Mandalgobi Airport
City: Mandalgobi
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: MXW
ICAO Code: ZMMG
Coordinates: 45°44′17″N, 106°16′8″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