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How far is Xichang from Leh?

The distance between Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 1517 miles / 2441 kilometers / 1318 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leh (IXL) to Xichang (XIC) is 2917 miles / 4695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 42 minutes.

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport – Xichang Qingshan Airport

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1517
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2441
Kilometers
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1318
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 22 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
181 kg

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Distance from Leh to Xichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1516.921 miles
  • 2441.247 kilometers
  • 1318.168 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
  • 1514.459 miles
  • 2437.286 kilometers
  • 1316.029 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 Xichang?

The estimated flight time from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from Leh to Xichang generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 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 Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

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 Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E