How far is Brainerd, MN, from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 7252 miles / 11671 kilometers / 6302 nautical miles.

Distance from Shangri-La to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7252.250 miles
• 11671.364 kilometers
• 6302.033 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

• 7238.211 miles
• 11648.772 kilometers
• 6289.834 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 Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 14 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Brainerd?

The time difference between Shangri-La and Brainerd is 14 hours. Brainerd is 14 hours behind Shangri-La.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Brainerd generates about 891 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 891 kilograms equals 1 963 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

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	Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City:	Brainerd, MN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BRD
ICAO Code:	KBRD
Coordinates:	46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″W