How far is Phaplu from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 2472 miles / 3978 kilometers / 2148 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Phaplu (PPL) is 3739 miles / 6018 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 17 minutes.
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Distance from Riyadh to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2472.055 miles
- 3978.387 kilometers
- 2148.157 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- 2467.747 miles
- 3971.453 kilometers
- 2144.413 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 Riyadh to Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Phaplu?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Phaplu generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 599 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |