How far is Shangri-La from Chiang Rai?
The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 540 miles / 869 kilometers / 469 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 787 miles / 1267 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 54 minutes.
Chiang Rai International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Chiang Rai to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chiang Rai to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 539.807 miles
- 868.735 kilometers
- 469.080 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- 541.938 miles
- 872.164 kilometers
- 470.931 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 Chiang Rai to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Shangri-La?
Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Shangri-La generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chiang Rai to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Chiang Rai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chiang Rai |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | CEI |
| ICAO Code: | VTCT |
| Coordinates: | 19°57′8″N, 99°52′58″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 |