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How far is Phaplu from Sanming?

The distance between Sanming (Shaxian Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1924 miles / 3097 kilometers / 1672 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanming (SQJ) to Phaplu (PPL) is 2766 miles / 4452 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 8 minutes.

Shaxian Airport – Phaplu Airport

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1924
Miles
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3097
Kilometers
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1672
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 8 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
210 kg

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Distance from Sanming to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1924.126 miles
  • 3096.580 kilometers
  • 1672.020 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
  • 1920.668 miles
  • 3091.015 kilometers
  • 1669.015 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 Sanming to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Shaxian Airport to Phaplu Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Sanming to Phaplu generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 464 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanming to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″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