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How far is Biratnagar from Phaplu?

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

The driving distance from Phaplu (PPL) to Biratnagar (BIR) is 195 miles / 314 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 54 minutes.

Phaplu Airport – Biratnagar Airport

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Distance from Phaplu to Biratnagar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phaplu to Biratnagar. 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 Phaplu to Biratnagar?

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

What is the time difference between Phaplu and Biratnagar?

There is no time difference between Phaplu and Biratnagar.

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

On average, flying from Phaplu to Biratnagar 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 Phaplu to Biratnagar

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

Airport information

Origin Phaplu Airport
City: Phaplu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: PPL
ICAO Code: VNPL
Coordinates: 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E
Destination Biratnagar Airport
City: Biratnagar
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: BIR
ICAO Code: VNVT
Coordinates: 26°28′53″N, 87°15′50″E