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How far is Phaplu from Rukumkot?

The distance between Rukumkot (Chaurjahari Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 279 miles / 449 kilometers / 242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rukumkot (RUK) to Phaplu (PPL) is 528 miles / 849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 4 minutes.

Chaurjahari Airport – Phaplu Airport

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Distance from Rukumkot to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 278.747 miles
  • 448.600 kilometers
  • 242.225 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
  • 278.339 miles
  • 447.943 kilometers
  • 241.870 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 Rukumkot to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Chaurjahari Airport to Phaplu Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rukumkot and Phaplu?

There is no time difference between Rukumkot and Phaplu.

Flight carbon footprint between Chaurjahari Airport (RUK) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Rukumkot to Phaplu generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rukumkot to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chaurjahari Airport (RUK) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Chaurjahari Airport
City: Rukumkot
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: RUK
ICAO Code: VNRK
Coordinates: 28°37′37″N, 82°11′41″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