How far is Leh from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) is 2541 miles / 4089 kilometers / 2208 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Leh (IXL) is 4289 miles / 6902 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 25 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Leh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Leh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2540.939 miles
- 4089.245 kilometers
- 2208.016 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- 2535.704 miles
- 4080.820 kilometers
- 2203.467 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 Shanghai to Leh?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Leh?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Leh generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Leh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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 |