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How far is Shanghai from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 1351 miles / 2174 kilometers / 1174 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Shanghai (PVG) is 1768 miles / 2845 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 41 minutes.

Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Shangri-La to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1351.101 miles
  • 2174.387 kilometers
  • 1174.075 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
  • 1348.699 miles
  • 2170.520 kilometers
  • 1171.987 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 Shanghai?

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

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

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

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Shanghai generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E