How far is Leh from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) is 2177 miles / 3503 kilometers / 1892 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Leh (IXL) is 3959 miles / 6371 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 12 minutes.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Leh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Leh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2176.809 miles
- 3503.234 kilometers
- 1891.595 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- 2172.061 miles
- 3495.593 kilometers
- 1887.469 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 Beijing to Leh?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Leh?
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)
On average, flying from Beijing to Leh generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Leh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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 |