How far is Phaplu from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 76 miles / 123 kilometers / 66 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Phaplu (PPL) is 169 miles / 272 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 21 minutes.

Distance from Kathmandu to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 76.164 miles
• 122.574 kilometers
• 66.185 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

• 76.035 miles
• 122.366 kilometers
• 66.072 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 Kathmandu to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Phaplu?

There is no time difference between Kathmandu and Phaplu.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Phaplu generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 80 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kathmandu to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin	Tribhuvan International Airport
City:	Kathmandu
Country:	Nepal
IATA Code:	KTM
ICAO Code:	VNKT
Coordinates:	27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E

Destination	Phaplu Airport
City:	Phaplu
Country:	Nepal
IATA Code:	PPL
ICAO Code:	VNPL
Coordinates:	27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E