How far is Shangri-La from Phuket?
The distance between Phuket (Phuket International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 1357 miles / 2183 kilometers / 1179 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phuket (HKT) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 1814 miles / 2920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 59 minutes.
Phuket International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Phuket to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phuket to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1356.514 miles
- 2183.097 kilometers
- 1178.778 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- 1362.684 miles
- 2193.028 kilometers
- 1184.140 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 Phuket to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Phuket International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phuket and Shangri-La?
The time difference between Phuket and Shangri-La is 1 hour. Shangri-La is 1 hour ahead of Phuket.
Flight carbon footprint between Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Phuket to Shangri-La generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phuket to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Phuket International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phuket |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | HKT |
| ICAO Code: | VTSP |
| Coordinates: | 8°6′47″N, 98°19′0″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 |