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How far is Phaplu from Biratnagar?

The distance between Biratnagar (Biratnagar Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 83 miles / 133 kilometers / 72 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Biratnagar (BIR) to Phaplu (PPL) is 194 miles / 313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 54 minutes.

Biratnagar Airport – Phaplu Airport

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Distance from Biratnagar to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 82.747 miles
  • 133.168 kilometers
  • 71.905 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
  • 82.926 miles
  • 133.456 kilometers
  • 72.061 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 Biratnagar to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Biratnagar Airport to Phaplu Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Biratnagar and Phaplu?

There is no time difference between Biratnagar and Phaplu.

Flight carbon footprint between Biratnagar Airport (BIR) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Biratnagar to Phaplu generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Biratnagar to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Biratnagar Airport (BIR) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Biratnagar Airport
City: Biratnagar
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: BIR
ICAO Code: VNVT
Coordinates: 26°28′53″N, 87°15′50″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