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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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.
What is the time difference between Sanming and Phaplu?
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  |
| IATA Code: | SQJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSM |
| Coordinates: | 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |