How far is Phaplu from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 15 miles / 24 kilometers / 13 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Phaplu (PPL) is 22 miles / 36 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 26 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Phaplu Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 14.662 miles
- 23.596 kilometers
- 12.741 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- 14.684 miles
- 23.632 kilometers
- 12.760 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 Lukla to Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Phaplu Airport is 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Phaplu?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Lukla to Phaplu generates about 27 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 27 kilograms equals 60 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lukla to Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
Airport information
| Origin | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |