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How far is Phaplu from Taiyuan?

The distance between Taiyuan (Taiyuan Wusu International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1667 miles / 2682 kilometers / 1448 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Taiyuan (TYN) to Phaplu (PPL) is 2577 miles / 4147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 58 minutes.

Taiyuan Wusu International Airport – Phaplu Airport

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1667
Miles
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2682
Kilometers
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1448
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 39 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
190 kg

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Distance from Taiyuan to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1666.579 miles
  • 2682.099 kilometers
  • 1448.218 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
  • 1664.519 miles
  • 2678.784 kilometers
  • 1446.428 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 Taiyuan to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Taiyuan to Phaplu generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Taiyuan to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
City: Taiyuan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TYN
ICAO Code: ZBYN
Coordinates: 37°44′48″N, 112°37′40″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