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How far is Leh from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) is 1559 miles / 2509 kilometers / 1355 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chengdu (CTU) to Leh (IXL) is 3094 miles / 4979 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 59 minutes.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

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1559
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2509
Kilometers
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1355
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 27 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
183 kg

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Distance from Chengdu to Leh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1558.946 miles
  • 2508.880 kilometers
  • 1354.687 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
  • 1555.896 miles
  • 2503.972 kilometers
  • 1352.037 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 Chengdu to Leh?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Leh generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chengdu to Leh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″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