How far is Phaplu from Ko Samui?
The distance between Ko Samui (Samui Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1517 miles / 2441 kilometers / 1318 nautical miles.
Samui Airport – Phaplu Airport
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Distance from Ko Samui to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ko Samui to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1516.771 miles
- 2441.007 kilometers
- 1318.038 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- 1520.588 miles
- 2447.150 kilometers
- 1321.355 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 Ko Samui to Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from Samui Airport to Phaplu Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ko Samui and Phaplu?
Flight carbon footprint between Samui Airport (USM) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Ko Samui to Phaplu generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Ko Samui to Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Samui Airport (USM) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
Airport information
| Origin | Samui Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ko Samui |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | USM |
| ICAO Code: | VTSM |
| Coordinates: | 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |