How far is Shangri-La from Xining?
The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 618 miles / 994 kilometers / 537 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 1018 miles / 1638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 24 minutes.
Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Xining to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xining to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 617.505 miles
- 993.778 kilometers
- 536.597 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- 619.052 miles
- 996.267 kilometers
- 537.941 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 Xining to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xining and Shangri-La?
Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Xining to Shangri-La generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xining to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″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 |