How far is Washington D.C. from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 7836 miles / 12610 kilometers / 6809 nautical miles.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7835.523 miles
- 12610.052 kilometers
- 6808.883 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- 7821.942 miles
- 12588.195 kilometers
- 6797.082 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 15 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Washington D.C. generates about 974 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 974 kilograms equals 2 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |