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How far is Shangri-La from Burbank, CA?

The distance between Burbank (Hollywood Burbank Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 7497 miles / 12065 kilometers / 6514 nautical miles.

Hollywood Burbank Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport

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Distance from Burbank to Shangri-La

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7496.722 miles
  • 12064.805 kilometers
  • 6514.474 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
  • 7483.563 miles
  • 12043.627 kilometers
  • 6503.039 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 Burbank to Shangri-La?

The estimated flight time from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 14 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)

On average, flying from Burbank to Shangri-La generates about 925 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 925 kilograms equals 2 040 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Burbank to Shangri-La

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).

Airport information

Origin Hollywood Burbank Airport
City: Burbank, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUR
ICAO Code: KBUR
Coordinates: 34°12′2″N, 118°21′32″W
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