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How far is Shiquanhe from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Shiquanhe (Ngari Gunsa Airport) is 1212 miles / 1951 kilometers / 1053 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) is 1838 miles / 2958 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 45 minutes.

Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Ngari Gunsa Airport

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Distance from Shangri-La to Shiquanhe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1212.026 miles
  • 1950.566 kilometers
  • 1053.221 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
  • 1210.028 miles
  • 1947.352 kilometers
  • 1051.486 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 Shiquanhe?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Ngari Gunsa Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Shiquanhe?

There is no time difference between Shangri-La and Shiquanhe.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Shiquanhe generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Shiquanhe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ).

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 Ngari Gunsa Airport
City: Shiquanhe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NGQ
ICAO Code: ZUAL
Coordinates: 32°6′0″N, 80°3′11″E