How far is Phaplu from Xichang?
The distance between Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 955 miles / 1538 kilometers / 830 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xichang (XIC) to Phaplu (PPL) is 1732 miles / 2788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 37 minutes.
Xichang Qingshan Airport – Phaplu Airport
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Distance from Xichang to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xichang to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 955.496 miles
- 1537.722 kilometers
- 830.303 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- 953.741 miles
- 1534.898 kilometers
- 828.778 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 Xichang to Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from Xichang Qingshan Airport to Phaplu Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xichang and Phaplu?
Flight carbon footprint between Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Xichang to Phaplu generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xichang to Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
Airport information
| Origin | Xichang Qingshan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xichang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIC |
| ICAO Code: | ZUXC |
| Coordinates: | 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |