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How far is Phaplu from Chennai?

The distance between Chennai (Chennai International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1082 miles / 1741 kilometers / 940 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chennai (MAA) to Phaplu (PPL) is 1431 miles / 2303 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 27 minutes.

Chennai International Airport – Phaplu Airport

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1082
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1741
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940
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 32 min
CO2 emission
156 kg

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Distance from Chennai to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1082.102 miles
  • 1741.474 kilometers
  • 940.321 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
  • 1085.889 miles
  • 1747.568 kilometers
  • 943.611 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 Chennai to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Chennai to Phaplu generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chennai to Phaplu

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

Airport information

Origin Chennai International Airport
City: Chennai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: MAA
ICAO Code: VOMM
Coordinates: 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″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