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How far is Shangri-La from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 902 miles / 1452 kilometers / 784 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 1219 miles / 1961 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 53 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Shangri-La

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guangzhou to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 901.989 miles
  • 1451.610 kilometers
  • 783.807 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
  • 900.975 miles
  • 1449.979 kilometers
  • 782.926 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 Guangzhou to Shangri-La?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Shangri-La?

There is no time difference between Guangzhou and Shangri-La.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Shangri-La generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Shangri-La

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
Destination Diqing Shangri-La Airport
City: Shangri-La
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DIG
ICAO Code: ZPDQ
Coordinates: 27°47′36″N, 99°40′37″E

Airlines flying from Guangzhou (CAN) to Shangri-La (DIG)

China Southern Airlines