How far is Leh from Dunhuang?
The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) is 1037 miles / 1669 kilometers / 901 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Leh (IXL) is 2855 miles / 4595 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 27 minutes.
Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
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Distance from Dunhuang to Leh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dunhuang to Leh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1037.261 miles
- 1669.310 kilometers
- 901.355 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- 1035.549 miles
- 1666.555 kilometers
- 899.868 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 Dunhuang to Leh?
The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dunhuang and Leh?
The time difference between Dunhuang and Leh is 30 minutes. Leh is 30 minutes behind Dunhuang.
Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)
On average, flying from Dunhuang to Leh generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dunhuang to Leh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL).
Airport information
| Origin | Dunhuang Mogao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dunhuang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | DNH |
| ICAO Code: | ZLDH |
| Coordinates: | 40°9′39″N, 94°48′33″E |
| Destination | Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Leh |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | IXL |
| ICAO Code: | VILH |
| Coordinates: | 34°8′9″N, 77°32′47″E |