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How far is Chitral from Leh?

The distance between Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) and Chitral (Chitral Airport) is 347 miles / 559 kilometers / 302 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leh (IXL) to Chitral (CJL) is 2615 miles / 4209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 36 minutes.

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport – Chitral Airport

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Distance from Leh to Chitral

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 347.442 miles
  • 559.154 kilometers
  • 301.919 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
  • 346.861 miles
  • 558.219 kilometers
  • 301.414 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 Leh to Chitral?

The estimated flight time from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Chitral Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Chitral Airport (CJL)

On average, flying from Leh to Chitral generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Leh to Chitral

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Chitral Airport (CJL).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Chitral Airport
City: Chitral
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: CJL
ICAO Code: OPCH
Coordinates: 35°53′11″N, 71°48′2″E