How far is Meridian, MS, from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 8258 miles / 13291 kilometers / 7176 nautical miles.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Meridian Regional Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Meridian
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Meridian. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8258.365 miles
- 13290.551 kilometers
- 7176.323 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- 8245.726 miles
- 13270.210 kilometers
- 7165.340 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 Meridian?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 16 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Meridian?
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Meridian generates about 1 036 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 036 kilograms equals 2 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Meridian
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).
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 | Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meridian, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEI |
| ICAO Code: | KMEI |
| Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W |