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How far is Phaplu from Tianshui?

The distance between Tianshui (Tianshui Maijishan Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1239 miles / 1995 kilometers / 1077 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tianshui (THQ) to Phaplu (PPL) is 2181 miles / 3510 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 12 minutes.

Tianshui Maijishan Airport – Phaplu Airport

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1239
Miles
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1995
Kilometers
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1077
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 50 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
163 kg

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Distance from Tianshui to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1239.352 miles
  • 1994.544 kilometers
  • 1076.968 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
  • 1237.804 miles
  • 1992.052 kilometers
  • 1075.622 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 Tianshui to Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Tianshui Maijishan Airport to Phaplu Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Tianshui to Phaplu generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tianshui to Phaplu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).

Airport information

Origin Tianshui Maijishan Airport
City: Tianshui
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: THQ
ICAO Code: ZLTS
Coordinates: 34°33′33″N, 105°51′36″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