How far is Waterloo, IA, from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 7529 miles / 12118 kilometers / 6543 nautical miles.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Waterloo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Waterloo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7529.480 miles
- 12117.523 kilometers
- 6542.939 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- 7515.578 miles
- 12095.151 kilometers
- 6530.859 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 Waterloo?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 14 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Waterloo?
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Waterloo generates about 930 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 930 kilograms equals 2 051 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Waterloo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).
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 | Waterloo Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waterloo, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALO |
| ICAO Code: | KALO |
| Coordinates: | 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W |