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How far is Phaplu from Shantou?

The distance between Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1902 miles / 3061 kilometers / 1653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shantou (SWA) to Phaplu (PPL) is 2714 miles / 4367 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 8 minutes.

Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport – Phaplu Airport

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1902
Miles
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3061
Kilometers
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1653
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 6 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
208 kg

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Distance from Shantou to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1901.823 miles
  • 3060.688 kilometers
  • 1652.639 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
  • 1898.750 miles
  • 3055.743 kilometers
  • 1649.969 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 Shantou to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Shantou to Phaplu generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shantou to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″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