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How far is Pyongyang from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 1686 miles / 2714 kilometers / 1465 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 2329 miles / 3748 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 37 minutes.

Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Shangri-La to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1686.199 miles
  • 2713.675 kilometers
  • 1465.267 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
  • 1684.318 miles
  • 2710.647 kilometers
  • 1463.633 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 Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Pyongyang generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 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 Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

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 Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E