How far is Kathmandu from Leh?
The distance between Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 642 miles / 1032 kilometers / 557 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Leh (IXL) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 1227 miles / 1974 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 6 minutes.
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport
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Distance from Leh to Kathmandu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Leh to Kathmandu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 641.525 miles
- 1032.434 kilometers
- 557.470 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- 641.760 miles
- 1032.813 kilometers
- 557.674 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 Kathmandu?
The estimated flight time from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Leh and Kathmandu?
The time difference between Leh and Kathmandu is 15 minutes. Kathmandu is 15 minutes ahead of Leh.
Flight carbon footprint between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
On average, flying from Leh to Kathmandu generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 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 Kathmandu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
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 | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |