How far is Shangri-La from Almaty?
The distance between Almaty (Almaty International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 1656 miles / 2666 kilometers / 1439 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Almaty (ALA) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 2394 miles / 3853 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 10 minutes.
Almaty International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Almaty to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Almaty to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1656.374 miles
- 2665.676 kilometers
- 1439.350 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- 1655.735 miles
- 2664.648 kilometers
- 1438.795 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 Almaty to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Almaty International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Almaty and Shangri-La?
The time difference between Almaty and Shangri-La is 3 hours. Shangri-La is 3 hours ahead of Almaty.
Flight carbon footprint between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Almaty to Shangri-La generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Almaty to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Almaty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Almaty |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | ALA |
| ICAO Code: | UAAA |
| Coordinates: | 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″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 |