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How far is Shangri-La from Zhangye?

The distance between Zhangye (Zhangye Ganzhou Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 761 miles / 1224 kilometers / 661 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zhangye (YZY) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 1202 miles / 1935 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 55 minutes.

Zhangye Ganzhou Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport

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Distance from Zhangye to Shangri-La

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 760.838 miles
  • 1224.450 kilometers
  • 661.150 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
  • 762.765 miles
  • 1227.552 kilometers
  • 662.825 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 Zhangye to Shangri-La?

The estimated flight time from Zhangye Ganzhou Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (YZY) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)

On average, flying from Zhangye to Shangri-La generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Zhangye to Shangri-La

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (YZY) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).

Airport information

Origin Zhangye Ganzhou Airport
City: Zhangye
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YZY
ICAO Code: ZLZY
Coordinates: 38°48′6″N, 100°40′30″E
Destination 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