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Airplane GPS Art Running Route in Pune — 16.7 km

A 16.7 km loop through Pune that draws an airplane when you upload it to Strava. The line follows public streets and paths, climbs 59 m in total, and covers a footprint about 2.3 km wide by 2.6 km tall.

Distance16.7 km
Elevation gain59 m
Elevation loss61 m
Estimated time104 min
DifficultyModerate
Average gradient0.4%

Route map and elevation

Elevation profile
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Along the line: 59 m of ascent and 61 m of descent across 16.7 km, an average gradient of 0.4%.

Start point: 18.49648, 73.86273 — about 2.7 km south-south-east of the centre of Pune. It is a closed loop, so any point on the line works as a start.

Kilometre by kilometre

SplitHeadingElevation changeRange
km 1Runs north-north-west-5 m577–588 m
km 2Runs east-north-east-9 m572–584 m
km 3Runs east-north-east-3 m570–576 m
km 4Runs north-east+6 m570–576 m
km 5Runs north-north-east-7 m569–579 m
km 6Runs west-south-west-3 m567–575 m
km 7Runs north-north-west-2 m565–567 m
km 8Runs north-east0 m564–566 m
km 9Runs west-north-west-2 m563–564 m
km 10Runs west0 m557–563 m
km 11Runs south-south-east+2 m558–564 m
km 12Runs west-south-west+6 m564–573 m
km 13Runs north-west0 m567–570 m
km 14Runs south-south-east+3 m568–573 m
km 15Runs south-south-east+5 m572–578 m
km 16Runs south+3 m577–582 m
km 16.7Runs east-south-east+7 m580–588 m

Turn-by-turn outline

The 24 direction changes below are the ones that define the drawing. Hitting them accurately matters more than pace — the shape only reads well if the corners are sharp.

  1. 0.40 km — turn right, then continue north.
  2. 0.63 km — turn sharp left, then continue west.
  3. 1.39 km — turn left, then continue north.
  4. 1.73 km — turn left, then continue north.
  5. 2.00 km — turn right, then continue east.
  6. 2.13 km — turn right, then continue south.
  7. 2.28 km — turn left, then continue east.
  8. 2.49 km — turn left, then continue north.
  9. 2.63 km — turn right, then continue north-east.
  10. 2.78 km — turn right, then continue south.
  11. 2.91 km — turn right, then continue east-north-east.
  12. 3.04 km — turn right, then continue north-north-west.
  13. 3.23 km — turn left, then continue north.
  14. 3.38 km — turn left, then continue west.
  15. 3.52 km — turn right, then continue east.
  16. 3.66 km — turn left, then continue west-north-west.
  17. 3.81 km — turn right, then continue south-south-east.
  18. 4.02 km — turn left, then continue north-east.
  19. 4.19 km — turn left, then continue north-north-east.
  20. 4.33 km — turn sharp right, then continue east-south-east.
  21. 4.46 km — turn left, then continue west-north-west.
  22. 4.66 km — turn right, then continue north-east.
  23. 4.84 km — turn sharp right, then continue east.
  24. 5.02 km — turn left, then continue west.

Difficulty and terrain

Moderate. Flat profile, but 16.7 km of concentration on the line. Expect the distance, not the climb, to be the limiting factor.

Best months: November to February: average highs of 29–32°C and about 11 mm of rain a month (Open-Meteo historical archive 2020-2024).

How to run this shape

  1. Download the GPX file with your subscription and load it onto your watch, or open it in the ShapeMiles app.
  2. Start anywhere on the loop — beginning near a landmark makes the finish easier to find.
  3. Keep GPS recording continuous. Pausing mid-run leaves straight lines that cut across the drawing.
  4. Follow the corners precisely; short detours are what blur the shape.
  5. Upload to Strava and the airplane appears on your activity map.

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Questions about this route

How long is the airplane route in Pune?
The airplane covers 16.7 km with 59 m of ascent and 61 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 104 minutes plus stops.
Do I need a paid plan to download the GPX?
Yes. The GPX file is included with a ShapeMiles subscription — sign in and subscribe to download it. The file works with Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Strava and any app that reads GPX, and your subscription also covers turn-by-turn navigation in the app and route generation for your own city. The map, climb figures and kilometre splits on this page are free to view; the interactive elevation profile is part of the subscription too.
How accurate is the drawing?
The track follows real, runnable streets and paths, so the shape is recognisable once uploaded to Strava. The drawing spans about 2.3 km east to west and 2.6 km north to south across Pune.
Where does the route start?
The start point is at 18.49648, 73.86273 — roughly 2.7 km south-south-east of the centre of Pune. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.
Airplane GPS Art Running Route in Pune — 16.7 km | ShapeMiles