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How far is Phaplu from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1918 miles / 3087 kilometers / 1667 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Phaplu (PPL) is 2874 miles / 4625 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 27 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Phaplu Airport

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1918
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3087
Kilometers
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1667
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 7 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
210 kg

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Distance from Beijing to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1918.324 miles
  • 3087.244 kilometers
  • 1666.978 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
  • 1916.012 miles
  • 3083.523 kilometers
  • 1664.969 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 Beijing to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Beijing to Phaplu generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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