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How far is Phaplu from Shiyan?

The distance between Shiyan (Shiyan Wudangshan Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1495 miles / 2406 kilometers / 1299 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shiyan (WDS) to Phaplu (PPL) is 2419 miles / 3893 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 18 minutes.

Shiyan Wudangshan Airport – Phaplu Airport

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1495
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2406
Kilometers
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1299
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 19 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
179 kg

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Distance from Shiyan to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1495.155 miles
  • 2406.219 kilometers
  • 1299.254 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
  • 1492.642 miles
  • 2402.175 kilometers
  • 1297.071 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 Shiyan to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Shiyan Wudangshan Airport to Phaplu Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (WDS) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Shiyan to Phaplu generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shiyan to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (WDS) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Shiyan Wudangshan Airport
City: Shiyan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WDS
ICAO Code: ZHSY
Coordinates: 32°35′30″N, 110°54′28″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