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How far is Phaplu from Surat Thani?

The distance between Surat Thani (Surat Thani International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1507 miles / 2425 kilometers / 1309 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Surat Thani (URT) to Phaplu (PPL) is 2275 miles / 3661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 49 minutes.

Surat Thani International Airport – Phaplu Airport

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1507
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2425
Kilometers
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1309
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 21 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
180 kg

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Distance from Surat Thani to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1506.887 miles
  • 2425.099 kilometers
  • 1309.449 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
  • 1511.064 miles
  • 2431.822 kilometers
  • 1313.079 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 Surat Thani to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Surat Thani International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Surat Thani International Airport (URT) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Surat Thani to Phaplu generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Surat Thani to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Surat Thani International Airport (URT) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Surat Thani International Airport
City: Surat Thani
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: URT
ICAO Code: VTSB
Coordinates: 9°7′57″N, 99°8′8″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