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How far is Leh from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) is 2167 miles / 3488 kilometers / 1883 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Leh (IXL) is 3969 miles / 6387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 25 minutes.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

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2167
Miles
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3488
Kilometers
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1883
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 36 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
237 kg

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Distance from Beijing to Leh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2167.040 miles
  • 3487.513 kilometers
  • 1883.106 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
  • 2162.303 miles
  • 3479.889 kilometers
  • 1878.990 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 Beijing to Leh?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)

On average, flying from Beijing to Leh generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 522 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Leh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″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