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How far is Broomfield, CO, from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Broomfield (Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport) is 7509 miles / 12084 kilometers / 6525 nautical miles.

Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Shangri-La to Broomfield

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Broomfield. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7508.501 miles
  • 12083.761 kilometers
  • 6524.709 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
  • 7494.807 miles
  • 12061.723 kilometers
  • 6512.810 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 Broomfield?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is 14 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Broomfield generates about 927 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 927 kilograms equals 2 044 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Broomfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC).

Airport information

Origin Diqing Shangri-La Airport
City: Shangri-La
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DIG
ICAO Code: ZPDQ
Coordinates: 27°47′36″N, 99°40′37″E
Destination Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
City: Broomfield, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BJC
ICAO Code: KBJC
Coordinates: 39°54′31″N, 105°7′1″W