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How far is Leh from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) and Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) is 1592 miles / 2563 kilometers / 1384 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chengdu (TFU) to Leh (IXL) is 3119 miles / 5020 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 25 minutes.

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport – Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

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1592
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2563
Kilometers
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1384
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 30 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
185 kg

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Distance from Chengdu to Leh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1592.405 miles
  • 2562.727 kilometers
  • 1383.762 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
  • 1589.321 miles
  • 2557.765 kilometers
  • 1381.082 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 Chengdu to Leh?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Leh generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chengdu to Leh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TFU
ICAO Code: ZUTF
Coordinates: 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″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