How far is Biratnagar from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Biratnagar (Biratnagar Airport) is 770 miles / 1239 kilometers / 669 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Biratnagar (BIR) is 1481 miles / 2383 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 8 minutes.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Biratnagar Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Biratnagar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Biratnagar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 769.618 miles
- 1238.580 kilometers
- 668.780 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- 768.279 miles
- 1236.425 kilometers
- 667.616 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 Biratnagar?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Biratnagar Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Biratnagar?
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Biratnagar Airport (BIR)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Biratnagar generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shangri-La to Biratnagar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Biratnagar Airport (BIR).
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 | Biratnagar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Biratnagar |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | BIR |
| ICAO Code: | VNVT |
| Coordinates: | 26°28′53″N, 87°15′50″E |