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How far is Yichang from Leh?

The distance between Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) and Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) is 1987 miles / 3197 kilometers / 1726 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leh (IXL) to Yichang (YIH) is 3608 miles / 5807 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 30 minutes.

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport – Yichang Sanxia Airport

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1987
Miles
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3197
Kilometers
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1726
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 15 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
216 kg

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Distance from Leh to Yichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1986.590 miles
  • 3197.107 kilometers
  • 1726.300 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
  • 1982.601 miles
  • 3190.687 kilometers
  • 1722.833 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 Yichang?

The estimated flight time from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH)

On average, flying from Leh to Yichang generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 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 Yichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH).

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 Yichang Sanxia Airport
City: Yichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIH
ICAO Code: ZHYC
Coordinates: 30°40′15″N, 111°26′27″E