How far is Leh from Xi'an?
The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) is 1778 miles / 2862 kilometers / 1545 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Leh (IXL) is 3539 miles / 5696 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 57 minutes.
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
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Distance from Xi'an to Leh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xi'an to Leh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1778.201 miles
- 2861.737 kilometers
- 1545.214 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- 1774.327 miles
- 2855.503 kilometers
- 1541.848 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 Xi'an to Leh?
The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xi'an and Leh?
Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)
On average, flying from Xi'an to Leh generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Leh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL).
Airport information
| Origin | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xi'an |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXY |
| Coordinates: | 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″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 |