How far is Skardu from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Skardu (Skardu Airport) is 1511 miles / 2432 kilometers / 1313 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Skardu (KDU) is 2861 miles / 4605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 52 minutes.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Skardu Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Skardu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Skardu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1511.134 miles
- 2431.935 kilometers
- 1313.140 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- 1508.934 miles
- 2428.394 kilometers
- 1311.228 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 Skardu?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Skardu Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Skardu?
The time difference between Shangri-La and Skardu is 3 hours. Skardu is 3 hours behind Shangri-La.
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Skardu Airport (KDU)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Skardu generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shangri-La to Skardu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Skardu Airport (KDU).
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 | Skardu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skardu |
| Country: | Pakistan  |
| IATA Code: | KDU |
| ICAO Code: | OPSD |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′7″N, 75°32′9″E |