How far is Shangri-La from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 1324 miles / 2130 kilometers / 1150 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 1739 miles / 2798 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 11 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1323.692 miles
- 2130.277 kilometers
- 1150.257 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- 1321.352 miles
- 2126.510 kilometers
- 1148.223 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 Shanghai to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Shangri-La?
There is no time difference between Shanghai and Shangri-La.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Shangri-La generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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 |