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How far is Phaplu from Putao?

The distance between Putao (Putao Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers / 579 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Putao (PBU) to Phaplu (PPL) is 1317 miles / 2120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 53 minutes.

Putao Airport – Phaplu Airport

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666
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1072
Kilometers
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579
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 45 min
CO2 emission
121 kg

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Distance from Putao to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 666.050 miles
  • 1071.904 kilometers
  • 578.782 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
  • 664.834 miles
  • 1069.947 kilometers
  • 577.725 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 Putao to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Putao Airport to Phaplu Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Putao Airport (PBU) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Putao to Phaplu generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Putao to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Putao Airport (PBU) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″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