How far is Gilgit from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1586 miles / 2553 kilometers / 1378 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2751 miles / 4427 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 48 minutes.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Gilgit Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Gilgit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Gilgit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1586.300 miles
- 2552.903 kilometers
- 1378.457 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- 1584.009 miles
- 2549.216 kilometers
- 1376.467 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 Gilgit?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Gilgit Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Gilgit?
The time difference between Shangri-La and Gilgit is 3 hours. Gilgit is 3 hours behind Shangri-La.
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Gilgit generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Gilgit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).
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 | Gilgit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gilgit |
| Country: | Pakistan  |
| IATA Code: | GIL |
| ICAO Code: | OPGT |
| Coordinates: | 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E |