How far is Phaplu from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1210 miles / 1948 kilometers / 1052 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Phaplu (PPL) is 2159 miles / 3475 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 22 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Phaplu Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1210.458 miles
- 1948.043 kilometers
- 1051.859 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- 1210.528 miles
- 1948.155 kilometers
- 1051.920 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 Vientiane to Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Phaplu?
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Phaplu generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vientiane to Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
Airport information
| Origin | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |