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How far is Phaplu from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 3848 miles / 6193 kilometers / 3344 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Phaplu Airport

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3848
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6193
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3344
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Flight time duration
7 h 47 min
Time Difference
2 h 45 min
CO2 emission
437 kg

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Distance from Nairobi to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3848.167 miles
  • 6193.025 kilometers
  • 3343.966 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
  • 3849.400 miles
  • 6195.009 kilometers
  • 3345.037 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 Nairobi to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 7 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Phaplu generates about 437 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 437 kilograms equals 964 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″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