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How far is Putao from Leh?

The distance between Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 1270 miles / 2043 kilometers / 1103 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leh (IXL) to Putao (PBU) is 2502 miles / 4026 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 57 minutes.

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport – Putao Airport

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Distance from Leh to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1269.745 miles
  • 2043.457 kilometers
  • 1103.378 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
  • 1268.078 miles
  • 2040.774 kilometers
  • 1101.930 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 Putao?

The estimated flight time from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Putao Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Leh to Putao generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Putao

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

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 Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E