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How far is Taplejung from Putao?

The distance between Putao (Putao Airport) and Taplejung (Taplejung Airport) is 598 miles / 963 kilometers / 520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Putao (PBU) to Taplejung (TPJ) is 1231 miles / 1981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 20 minutes.

Putao Airport – Taplejung Airport

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598
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963
Kilometers
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520
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 37 min
CO2 emission
112 kg

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Distance from Putao to Taplejung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 598.186 miles
  • 962.687 kilometers
  • 519.810 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
  • 597.096 miles
  • 960.932 kilometers
  • 518.862 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 Taplejung?

The estimated flight time from Putao Airport to Taplejung Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Putao Airport (PBU) and Taplejung Airport (TPJ)

On average, flying from Putao to Taplejung generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 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 Taplejung

See the map of the shortest flight path between Putao Airport (PBU) and Taplejung Airport (TPJ).

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 Taplejung Airport
City: Taplejung
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: TPJ
ICAO Code: VNTJ
Coordinates: 27°21′3″N, 87°41′42″E