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How far is Ha Long from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Ha Long (Van Don International Airport) is 669 miles / 1077 kilometers / 582 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Ha Long (VDO) is 921 miles / 1482 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 15 minutes.

Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Van Don International Airport

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Distance from Shangri-La to Ha Long

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 669.488 miles
  • 1077.436 kilometers
  • 581.769 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
  • 670.113 miles
  • 1078.443 kilometers
  • 582.313 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 Ha Long?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Van Don International Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Van Don International Airport (VDO)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Ha Long generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 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 Ha Long

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Van Don International Airport (VDO).

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 Van Don International Airport
City: Ha Long
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: VDO
ICAO Code: VVVD
Coordinates: 21°7′4″N, 107°24′51″E