How far is Chengdu from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 321 miles / 517 kilometers / 279 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Chengdu (CTU) is 580 miles / 934 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 45 minutes.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 321.476 miles
- 517.366 kilometers
- 279.355 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- 321.449 miles
- 517.322 kilometers
- 279.331 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 Shangri-La to Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Chengdu?
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Chengdu generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shangri-La to Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Airport information
| Origin | Diqing Shangri-La Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shangri-La |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | DIG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPDQ |
| Coordinates: | 27°47′36″N, 99°40′37″E |
| Destination | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | CTU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUUU |
| Coordinates: | 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E |
Airlines flying from Shangri-La (DIG) to Chengdu (CTU)
| China Eastern Airlines |