How far is Kangding from Leh?
The distance between Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 1441 miles / 2318 kilometers / 1252 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Leh (IXL) to Kangding (KGT) is 2913 miles / 4688 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 55 minutes.
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport – Kangding Airport
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Distance from Leh to Kangding
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Leh to Kangding. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1440.630 miles
- 2318.470 kilometers
- 1251.874 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- 1437.909 miles
- 2314.089 kilometers
- 1249.508 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 Kangding?
The estimated flight time from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Kangding Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Leh and Kangding?
Flight carbon footprint between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Kangding Airport (KGT)
On average, flying from Leh to Kangding generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 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 Kangding
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Kangding Airport (KGT).
Airport information
| Origin | Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Leh |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | IXL |
| ICAO Code: | VILH |
| Coordinates: | 34°8′9″N, 77°32′47″E |
| Destination | Kangding Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangding |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KGT |
| ICAO Code: | ZUKD |
| Coordinates: | 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E |