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How far is Phaplu from Varanasi?

The distance between Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 271 miles / 436 kilometers / 236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Varanasi (VNS) to Phaplu (PPL) is 404 miles / 650 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 15 minutes.

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport – Phaplu Airport

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Distance from Varanasi to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 271.045 miles
  • 436.205 kilometers
  • 235.532 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
  • 270.965 miles
  • 436.075 kilometers
  • 235.462 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 Varanasi to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport to Phaplu Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Varanasi to Phaplu generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Varanasi to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
City: Varanasi
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: VNS
ICAO Code: VIBN
Coordinates: 25°27′8″N, 82°51′33″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