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How far is Champaign, IL, from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 7736 miles / 12450 kilometers / 6722 nautical miles.

Diqing Shangri-La Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Shangri-La to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7735.896 miles
  • 12449.718 kilometers
  • 6722.310 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
  • 7722.193 miles
  • 12427.665 kilometers
  • 6710.402 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 Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 15 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Champaign generates about 960 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 960 kilograms equals 2 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

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 University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W