How far is Kathmandu from Phaplu?

The distance between Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 76 miles / 123 kilometers / 66 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phaplu (PPL) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 169 miles / 272 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 21 minutes.

Distance from Phaplu to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 76.164 miles
• 122.574 kilometers
• 66.185 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

• 76.035 miles
• 122.366 kilometers
• 66.072 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 Phaplu to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Phaplu Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Phaplu and Kathmandu?

There is no time difference between Phaplu and Kathmandu.

Flight carbon footprint between Phaplu Airport (PPL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Phaplu to Kathmandu generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 80 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phaplu to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phaplu Airport (PPL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin	Phaplu Airport
City:	Phaplu
Country:	Nepal
IATA Code:	PPL
ICAO Code:	VNPL
Coordinates:	27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E

Destination	Tribhuvan International Airport
City:	Kathmandu
Country:	Nepal
IATA Code:	KTM
ICAO Code:	VNKT
Coordinates:	27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E