How far is Phaplu from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 2103 miles / 3385 kilometers / 1828 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Phaplu (PPL) is 3091 miles / 4975 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 20 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Phaplu Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2103.449 miles
- 3385.172 kilometers
- 1827.847 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- 2099.564 miles
- 3378.921 kilometers
- 1824.471 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 Shanghai to Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Phaplu?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Phaplu generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 505 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |