How far is Bangkok from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) is 973 miles / 1566 kilometers / 846 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Bangkok (BKK) is 1312 miles / 2112 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 52 minutes.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Suvarnabhumi Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Bangkok
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Bangkok. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 973.344 miles
- 1566.445 kilometers
- 845.812 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- 977.510 miles
- 1573.151 kilometers
- 849.433 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 Bangkok?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Bangkok?
The time difference between Shangri-La and Bangkok is 1 hour. Bangkok is 1 hour behind Shangri-La.
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Bangkok generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Bangkok
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
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 | Suvarnabhumi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bangkok |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | BKK |
| ICAO Code: | VTBS |
| Coordinates: | 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E |