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How far is Khost from Leh?

The distance between Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) and Khost (Khost Airport) is 441 miles / 709 kilometers / 383 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leh (IXL) to Khost (KHT) is 2874 miles / 4626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 48 minutes.

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport – Khost Airport

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Distance from Leh to Khost

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 440.692 miles
  • 709.225 kilometers
  • 382.951 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
  • 439.777 miles
  • 707.753 kilometers
  • 382.156 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 Khost?

The estimated flight time from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Khost Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Khost Airport (KHT)

On average, flying from Leh to Khost generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 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 Khost

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

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 Khost Airport
City: Khost
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: KHT
ICAO Code: OAKS
Coordinates: 33°20′0″N, 69°57′7″E