How far is Alexandria, LA, from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) is 8286 miles / 13335 kilometers / 7200 nautical miles.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Alexandria International Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Alexandria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Alexandria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8285.855 miles
- 13334.791 kilometers
- 7200.211 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- 8273.339 miles
- 13314.649 kilometers
- 7189.335 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 Alexandria?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Alexandria International Airport is 16 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Alexandria?
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Alexandria generates about 1 040 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 040 kilograms equals 2 294 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Alexandria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX).
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 | Alexandria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AEX |
| ICAO Code: | KAEX |
| Coordinates: | 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W |