How far is Hobbs, NM, from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 8009 miles / 12889 kilometers / 6959 nautical miles.

Distance from Shangri-La to Hobbs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8008.803 miles
• 12888.920 kilometers
• 6959.460 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

• 7995.870 miles
• 12868.105 kilometers
• 6948.221 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 Hobbs?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 15 hours and 39 minutes.

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

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

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Hobbs generates about 1 000 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 000 kilograms equals 2 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Hobbs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).

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	Lea County Regional Airport
City:	Hobbs, NM
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	HOB
ICAO Code:	KHOB
Coordinates:	32°41′15″N, 103°13′1″W