How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 7556 miles / 12161 kilometers / 6566 nautical miles.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7556.421 miles
- 12160.880 kilometers
- 6566.350 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- 7542.493 miles
- 12138.466 kilometers
- 6554.247 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 Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 14 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Grand Rapids generates about 934 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 934 kilograms equals 2 059 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 Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
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 | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |