How far is Memphis, TN, from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 8063 miles / 12976 kilometers / 7006 nautical miles.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8062.857 miles
- 12975.910 kilometers
- 7006.431 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- 8049.757 miles
- 12954.829 kilometers
- 6995.048 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 Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Memphis International Airport is 15 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Memphis?
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Memphis generates about 1 008 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 008 kilograms equals 2 221 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
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 | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |