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How far is Lewistown, MT, from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Lewistown (Lewistown Municipal Airport) is 6969 miles / 11216 kilometers / 6056 nautical miles.

Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Lewistown Municipal Airport

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Distance from Shangri-La to Lewistown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6969.467 miles
  • 11216.270 kilometers
  • 6056.301 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
  • 6955.646 miles
  • 11194.027 kilometers
  • 6044.291 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 Lewistown?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Lewistown Municipal Airport is 13 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Lewistown generates about 851 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 851 kilograms equals 1 875 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Lewistown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT).

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 Lewistown Municipal Airport
City: Lewistown, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWT
ICAO Code: KLWT
Coordinates: 47°2′57″N, 109°28′1″W