How far is Grand Island, NE, from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 7562 miles / 12170 kilometers / 6571 nautical miles.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7561.914 miles
- 12169.722 kilometers
- 6571.124 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- 7548.127 miles
- 12147.533 kilometers
- 6559.143 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 Grand Island?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 14 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Grand Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Grand Island generates about 935 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 935 kilograms equals 2 061 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Grand Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
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 | Central Nebraska Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Island, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRI |
| ICAO Code: | KGRI |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W |