How far is Joplin, MO, from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 7870 miles / 12665 kilometers / 6839 nautical miles.

Distance from Shangri-La to Joplin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7869.618 miles
• 12664.923 kilometers
• 6838.511 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

• 7856.199 miles
• 12643.327 kilometers
• 6826.851 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 Joplin?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 15 hours and 23 minutes.

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

The time difference between Shangri-La and Joplin is 14 hours. Joplin is 14 hours behind Shangri-La.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Joplin generates about 979 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 979 kilograms equals 2 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Joplin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).

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	Joplin Regional Airport
City:	Joplin, MO
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	JLN
ICAO Code:	KJLN
Coordinates:	37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″W