How far is Shangri-La from Baghdad?
The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 3290 miles / 5294 kilometers / 2859 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Baghdad (BGW) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 4881 miles / 7856 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 44 minutes.
Baghdad International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Baghdad to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Baghdad to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3289.626 miles
- 5294.140 kilometers
- 2858.607 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- 3283.340 miles
- 5284.023 kilometers
- 2853.144 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 Baghdad to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Baghdad and Shangri-La?
Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Baghdad to Shangri-La generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 814 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Baghdad to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Baghdad International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Baghdad |
| Country: | Iraq  |
| IATA Code: | BGW |
| ICAO Code: | ORBI |
| Coordinates: | 33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″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 |