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How far is Leh from Kashgar?

The distance between Kashgar (Kashgar Airport) and Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) is 382 miles / 615 kilometers / 332 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kashgar (KHG) to Leh (IXL) is 1517 miles / 2441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 56 minutes.

Kashgar Airport – Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

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Distance from Kashgar to Leh

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kashgar to Leh. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 382.309 miles
  • 615.266 kilometers
  • 332.217 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
  • 382.987 miles
  • 616.358 kilometers
  • 332.807 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 Kashgar to Leh?

The estimated flight time from Kashgar Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kashgar Airport (KHG) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)

On average, flying from Kashgar to Leh generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 179 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kashgar to Leh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kashgar Airport (KHG) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL).

Airport information

Origin Kashgar Airport
City: Kashgar
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHG
ICAO Code: ZWSH
Coordinates: 39°32′34″N, 76°1′11″E
Destination Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
City: Leh
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: IXL
ICAO Code: VILH
Coordinates: 34°8′9″N, 77°32′47″E