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How far is Leh from Shiquanhe?

The distance between Shiquanhe (Ngari Gunsa Airport) and Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) is 202 miles / 325 kilometers / 176 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Leh (IXL) is 1166 miles / 1876 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 53 minutes.

Ngari Gunsa Airport – Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

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Distance from Shiquanhe to Leh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 202.010 miles
  • 325.104 kilometers
  • 175.542 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
  • 202.043 miles
  • 325.156 kilometers
  • 175.570 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 Shiquanhe to Leh?

The estimated flight time from Ngari Gunsa Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)

On average, flying from Shiquanhe to Leh generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 121 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shiquanhe to Leh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL).

Airport information

Origin Ngari Gunsa Airport
City: Shiquanhe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NGQ
ICAO Code: ZUAL
Coordinates: 32°6′0″N, 80°3′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