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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 7976 miles / 12836 kilometers / 6931 nautical miles.

Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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Distance from Shangri-La to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7976.121 miles
  • 12836.322 kilometers
  • 6931.059 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
  • 7963.073 miles
  • 12815.324 kilometers
  • 6919.721 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 Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 15 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Lubbock generates about 995 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 995 kilograms equals 2 193 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

Airport information

Origin Diqing Shangri-La Airport
City: Shangri-La
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DIG
ICAO Code: ZPDQ
Coordinates: 27°47′36″N, 99°40′37″E
Destination Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
City: Lubbock, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBB
ICAO Code: KLBB
Coordinates: 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″W