How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 7587 miles / 12211 kilometers / 6593 nautical miles.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Colorado Springs Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Colorado Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7587.271 miles
- 12210.529 kilometers
- 6593.158 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- 7573.656 miles
- 12188.618 kilometers
- 6581.327 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 Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 14 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Colorado Springs generates about 938 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 938 kilograms equals 2 069 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
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 | Colorado Springs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COS |
| ICAO Code: | KCOS |
| Coordinates: | 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W |