How far is Shangri-La from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 8189 miles / 13180 kilometers / 7116 nautical miles.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8189.428 miles
- 13179.606 kilometers
- 7116.418 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- 8176.594 miles
- 13158.952 kilometers
- 7105.266 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 Birmingham to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 16 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Shangri-La?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Shangri-La generates about 1 026 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 026 kilograms equals 2 262 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Birmingham to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |
| 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 |