How far is Gwangju from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 1674 miles / 2694 kilometers / 1455 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 2677 miles / 4308 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 24 minutes.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Gwangju Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Gwangju
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Gwangju. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1673.894 miles
- 2693.872 kilometers
- 1454.574 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- 1671.246 miles
- 2689.610 kilometers
- 1452.273 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 Gwangju?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Gwangju Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Gwangju?
The time difference between Shangri-La and Gwangju is 1 hour. Gwangju is 1 hour ahead of Shangri-La.
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Gwangju generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 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 Gwangju
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).
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 | Gwangju Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gwangju |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | KWJ |
| ICAO Code: | RKJJ |
| Coordinates: | 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E |