How far is Phaplu from Shigatse?
The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 209 miles / 336 kilometers / 181 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Phaplu (PPL) is 564 miles / 908 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 58 minutes.
Shigatse Peace Airport – Phaplu Airport
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Distance from Shigatse to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shigatse to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 208.571 miles
- 335.662 kilometers
- 181.243 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- 208.578 miles
- 335.674 kilometers
- 181.249 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 Shigatse to Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Phaplu Airport is 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shigatse and Phaplu?
Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Shigatse to Phaplu generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 123 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shigatse to Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
Airport information
| Origin | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |
| Destination | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |