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How far is Phaplu from Zhangye?

The distance between Zhangye (Zhangye Ganzhou Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1125 miles / 1811 kilometers / 978 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zhangye (YZY) to Phaplu (PPL) is 1996 miles / 3213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 7 minutes.

Zhangye Ganzhou Airport – Phaplu Airport

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1125
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1811
Kilometers
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978
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 37 min
Time Difference
13 h 45 min
CO2 emission
158 kg

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Distance from Zhangye to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1125.110 miles
  • 1810.689 kilometers
  • 977.694 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
  • 1125.257 miles
  • 1810.926 kilometers
  • 977.822 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 Zhangye to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Zhangye Ganzhou Airport to Phaplu Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (YZY) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Zhangye to Phaplu generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Zhangye to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (YZY) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Zhangye Ganzhou Airport
City: Zhangye
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YZY
ICAO Code: ZLZY
Coordinates: 38°48′6″N, 100°40′30″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