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How far is Leh from Jiayuguan?

The distance between Jiayuguan (Jiayuguan Airport) and Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) is 1213 miles / 1951 kilometers / 1054 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jiayuguan (JGN) to Leh (IXL) is 2980 miles / 4796 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 37 minutes.

Jiayuguan Airport – Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

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1213
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1951
Kilometers
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1054
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 47 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
162 kg

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Distance from Jiayuguan to Leh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1212.575 miles
  • 1951.450 kilometers
  • 1053.699 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
  • 1210.303 miles
  • 1947.794 kilometers
  • 1051.725 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 Jiayuguan to Leh?

The estimated flight time from Jiayuguan Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)

On average, flying from Jiayuguan to Leh generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jiayuguan to Leh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL).

Airport information

Origin Jiayuguan Airport
City: Jiayuguan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: JGN
ICAO Code: ZLJQ
Coordinates: 39°51′24″N, 98°20′29″E
Destination 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