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How far is Leh from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) is 1390 miles / 2237 kilometers / 1208 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Leh (IXL) is 3060 miles / 4924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 9 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

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1390
Miles
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2237
Kilometers
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1208
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 7 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
173 kg

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Distance from Xining to Leh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1389.899 miles
  • 2236.826 kilometers
  • 1207.789 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
  • 1386.879 miles
  • 2231.965 kilometers
  • 1205.165 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 Xining to Leh?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)

On average, flying from Xining to Leh generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xining to Leh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL).

Airport information

Origin Xining Caojiabao International Airport
City: Xining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XNN
ICAO Code: ZLXN
Coordinates: 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″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