How far is Xining from Leh?
The distance between Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 1390 miles / 2237 kilometers / 1208 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Leh (IXL) to Xining (XNN) is 2952 miles / 4751 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 51 minutes.
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport
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Distance from Leh to Xining
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Leh to Xining. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1389.899 miles
- 2236.826 kilometers
- 1207.789 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- 1386.879 miles
- 2231.965 kilometers
- 1205.165 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 Xining?
The estimated flight time from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Leh and Xining?
Flight carbon footprint between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)
On average, flying from Leh to Xining generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 380 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 Xining
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).
Airport information
| Origin | Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Leh |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | IXL |
| ICAO Code: | VILH |
| Coordinates: | 34°8′9″N, 77°32′47″E |
| Destination | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |