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How far is Shangri-La from Algiers?

The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 5437 miles / 8750 kilometers / 4725 nautical miles.

Houari Boumediene Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport

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Distance from Algiers to Shangri-La

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5436.913 miles
  • 8749.863 kilometers
  • 4724.548 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
  • 5426.229 miles
  • 8732.670 kilometers
  • 4715.264 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 Algiers to Shangri-La?

The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 10 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)

On average, flying from Algiers to Shangri-La generates about 641 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 641 kilograms equals 1 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Algiers to Shangri-La

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).

Airport information

Origin Houari Boumediene Airport
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ALG
ICAO Code: DAAG
Coordinates: 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″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