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

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 7623 miles / 12268 kilometers / 6624 nautical miles.

Distance from Shangri-La to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7622.976 miles
• 12267.991 kilometers
• 6624.185 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

• 7609.504 miles
• 12246.309 kilometers
• 6612.478 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 Durango?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 14 hours and 55 minutes.

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

The time difference between Shangri-La and Durango is 15 hours. Durango is 15 hours behind Shangri-La.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Durango generates about 944 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 944 kilograms equals 2 080 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

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	Durango–La Plata County Airport
City:	Durango, CO
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DRO
ICAO Code:	KDRO
Coordinates:	37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W