How far is Abilene, TX, from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 8100 miles / 13035 kilometers / 7039 nautical miles.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Abilene Regional Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Abilene
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Abilene. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8099.800 miles
- 13035.365 kilometers
- 7038.534 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- 8086.967 miles
- 13014.711 kilometers
- 7027.382 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 Shangri-La to Abilene?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 15 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Abilene?
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Abilene generates about 1 013 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 013 kilograms equals 2 233 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Abilene
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).
Airport information
| Origin | Diqing Shangri-La Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shangri-La |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | DIG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPDQ |
| Coordinates: | 27°47′36″N, 99°40′37″E |
| Destination | Abilene Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abilene, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ABI |
| ICAO Code: | KABI |
| Coordinates: | 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W |