How far is Shangri-La from Dunhuang?
The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 897 miles / 1443 kilometers / 779 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 1374 miles / 2211 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 34 minutes.
Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Dunhuang to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dunhuang to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 896.678 miles
- 1443.063 kilometers
- 779.192 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- 898.475 miles
- 1445.956 kilometers
- 780.754 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 Dunhuang to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dunhuang and Shangri-La?
Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Dunhuang to Shangri-La generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dunhuang to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Dunhuang Mogao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dunhuang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | DNH |
| ICAO Code: | ZLDH |
| Coordinates: | 40°9′39″N, 94°48′33″E |
| Destination | Diqing Shangri-La Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shangri-La |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | DIG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPDQ |
| Coordinates: | 27°47′36″N, 99°40′37″E |