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How far is Muang Xay from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Muang Xay (Oudomsay Airport) is 511 miles / 822 kilometers / 444 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Muang Xay (ODY) is 682 miles / 1097 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 27 minutes.

Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Oudomsay Airport

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Distance from Shangri-La to Muang Xay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 510.736 miles
  • 821.949 kilometers
  • 443.817 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
  • 512.497 miles
  • 824.784 kilometers
  • 445.348 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 Muang Xay?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Oudomsay Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Oudomsay Airport (ODY)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Muang Xay generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 221 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 Muang Xay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Oudomsay Airport (ODY).

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 Oudomsay Airport
City: Muang Xay
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: ODY
ICAO Code: VLOS
Coordinates: 20°40′57″N, 101°59′38″E