How far is Watertown, SD, from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 7316 miles / 11775 kilometers / 6358 nautical miles.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Watertown Regional Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Watertown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Watertown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7316.374 miles
- 11774.562 kilometers
- 6357.755 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- 7302.388 miles
- 11752.055 kilometers
- 6345.602 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 Watertown?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 14 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Watertown?
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Watertown generates about 900 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 900 kilograms equals 1 983 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Watertown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).
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 | Watertown Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Watertown, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATY |
| ICAO Code: | KATY |
| Coordinates: | 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″W |