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How far is Rukumkot from Leh?

The distance between Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) and Rukumkot (Chaurjahari Airport) is 468 miles / 754 kilometers / 407 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leh (IXL) to Rukumkot (RUK) is 979 miles / 1576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 18 minutes.

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport – Chaurjahari Airport

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Distance from Leh to Rukumkot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 468.406 miles
  • 753.827 kilometers
  • 407.034 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
  • 468.966 miles
  • 754.727 kilometers
  • 407.520 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 Rukumkot?

The estimated flight time from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Chaurjahari Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Chaurjahari Airport (RUK)

On average, flying from Leh to Rukumkot generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 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 Rukumkot

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

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 Chaurjahari Airport
City: Rukumkot
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: RUK
ICAO Code: VNRK
Coordinates: 28°37′37″N, 82°11′41″E