How far is Phaplu from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1490 miles / 2397 kilometers / 1295 nautical miles.
Ratmalana Airport – Phaplu Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1489.694 miles
- 2397.430 kilometers
- 1294.508 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- 1495.826 miles
- 2407.298 kilometers
- 1299.837 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 Colombo to Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Phaplu Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Phaplu?
The time difference between Colombo and Phaplu is 15 minutes. Phaplu is 15 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Colombo to Phaplu generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
Airport information
| Origin | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |