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How far is Leh from Simao?

The distance between Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) and Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) is 1619 miles / 2605 kilometers / 1407 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Simao (SYM) to Leh (IXL) is 2846 miles / 4580 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 47 minutes.

Pu'er Simao Airport – Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

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1619
Miles
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2605
Kilometers
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1407
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 33 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
187 kg

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Distance from Simao to Leh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1618.978 miles
  • 2605.493 kilometers
  • 1406.853 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
  • 1617.894 miles
  • 2603.748 kilometers
  • 1405.911 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 Simao to Leh?

The estimated flight time from Pu'er Simao Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)

On average, flying from Simao to Leh generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Simao to Leh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL).

Airport information

Origin Pu'er Simao Airport
City: Simao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYM
ICAO Code: ZPSM
Coordinates: 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″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