How far is Leh from Kunming?
The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) is 1637 miles / 2635 kilometers / 1423 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Leh (IXL) is 2817 miles / 4533 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 33 minutes.
Kunming Changshui International Airport – Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
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Distance from Kunming to Leh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kunming to Leh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1637.024 miles
- 2634.535 kilometers
- 1422.535 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- 1635.094 miles
- 2631.429 kilometers
- 1420.858 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 Kunming to Leh?
The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kunming and Leh?
Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)
On average, flying from Kunming to Leh generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kunming to Leh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL).
Airport information
| Origin | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kunming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KMG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPPP |
| Coordinates: | 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E |
| Destination | Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Leh |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | IXL |
| ICAO Code: | VILH |
| Coordinates: | 34°8′9″N, 77°32′47″E |