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How far is Phaplu from Meixian?

The distance between Meixian (Meixian Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1848 miles / 2974 kilometers / 1606 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meixian (MXZ) to Phaplu (PPL) is 2693 miles / 4334 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 45 minutes.

Meixian Airport – Phaplu Airport

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1848
Miles
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2974
Kilometers
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1606
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 59 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
204 kg

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Distance from Meixian to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1847.779 miles
  • 2973.712 kilometers
  • 1605.676 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
  • 1844.672 miles
  • 2968.712 kilometers
  • 1602.976 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 Meixian to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Meixian Airport to Phaplu Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meixian Airport (MXZ) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Meixian to Phaplu generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Meixian to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meixian Airport (MXZ) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Meixian Airport
City: Meixian
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: MXZ
ICAO Code: ZGMX
Coordinates: 24°21′0″N, 116°7′58″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