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How far is Tachileik from Leh?

The distance between Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) and Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) is 1661 miles / 2673 kilometers / 1443 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leh (IXL) to Tachileik (THL) is 2830 miles / 4555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 25 minutes.

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport – Tachilek Airport

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1661
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1443
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Distance from Leh to Tachileik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1660.852 miles
  • 2672.881 kilometers
  • 1443.241 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
  • 1660.639 miles
  • 2672.540 kilometers
  • 1443.056 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 Tachileik?

The estimated flight time from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Tachilek Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Tachilek Airport (THL)

On average, flying from Leh to Tachileik generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 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 Tachileik

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

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 Tachilek Airport
City: Tachileik
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: THL
ICAO Code: VYTL
Coordinates: 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″E