How far is Phaplu from Simao?
The distance between Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 957 miles / 1540 kilometers / 831 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Simao (SYM) to Phaplu (PPL) is 1648 miles / 2653 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 42 minutes.
Pu'er Simao Airport – Phaplu Airport
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Distance from Simao to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Simao to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 956.657 miles
- 1539.590 kilometers
- 831.312 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- 955.619 miles
- 1537.920 kilometers
- 830.410 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 Simao to Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from Pu'er Simao Airport to Phaplu Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Simao and Phaplu?
Flight carbon footprint between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Simao to Phaplu generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Simao to Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
Airport information
| Origin | Pu'er Simao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Simao |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SYM |
| ICAO Code: | ZPSM |
| Coordinates: | 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |