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How far is Datong from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 1156 miles / 1861 kilometers / 1005 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Datong (DAT) is 1576 miles / 2536 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 41 minutes.

Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Datong Yungang Airport

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Distance from Shangri-La to Datong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1156.402 miles
  • 1861.048 kilometers
  • 1004.886 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
  • 1156.762 miles
  • 1861.628 kilometers
  • 1005.199 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 Datong?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

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

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

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Datong generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E