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How far is Vientiane from Leh?

The distance between Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1903 miles / 3062 kilometers / 1653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leh (IXL) to Vientiane (VTE) is 3266 miles / 5256 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 39 minutes.

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport – Wattay International Airport

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1903
Miles
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3062
Kilometers
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1653
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 6 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
209 kg

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Distance from Leh to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1902.644 miles
  • 3062.008 kilometers
  • 1653.352 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
  • 1902.789 miles
  • 3062.242 kilometers
  • 1653.478 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 Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Wattay International Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Leh to Vientiane generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 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 Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

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 Wattay International Airport
City: Vientiane
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: VTE
ICAO Code: VLVT
Coordinates: 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E