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How far is Taiyuan from Leh?

The distance between Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) and Taiyuan (Taiyuan Wusu International Airport) is 1971 miles / 3172 kilometers / 1713 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leh (IXL) to Taiyuan (TYN) is 3665 miles / 5899 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 45 minutes.

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport – Taiyuan Wusu International Airport

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1971
Miles
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3172
Kilometers
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1713
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 13 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
215 kg

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Distance from Leh to Taiyuan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1971.004 miles
  • 3172.024 kilometers
  • 1712.756 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
  • 1966.671 miles
  • 3165.050 kilometers
  • 1708.990 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 Taiyuan?

The estimated flight time from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)

On average, flying from Leh to Taiyuan generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 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 Taiyuan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN).

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 Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
City: Taiyuan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TYN
ICAO Code: ZBYN
Coordinates: 37°44′48″N, 112°37′40″E