How far is Shangri-La from Chiang Mai?
The distance between Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 623 miles / 1002 kilometers / 541 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 908 miles / 1462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 57 minutes.
Chiang Mai International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Chiang Mai to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chiang Mai to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 622.847 miles
- 1002.375 kilometers
- 541.239 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- 625.334 miles
- 1006.378 kilometers
- 543.400 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 Mai to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Chiang Mai International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Shangri-La?
Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Chiang Mai to Shangri-La generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 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 Mai to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Chiang Mai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chiang Mai |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | CNX |
| ICAO Code: | VTCC |
| Coordinates: | 18°46′0″N, 98°57′45″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 |