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How far is Newport News, VA, from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Newport News (Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport) is 7957 miles / 12806 kilometers / 6915 nautical miles.

Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport

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Distance from Shangri-La to Newport News

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7957.371 miles
  • 12806.148 kilometers
  • 6914.767 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
  • 7944.010 miles
  • 12784.644 kilometers
  • 6903.156 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 Newport News?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is 15 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Newport News generates about 992 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 992 kilograms equals 2 187 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Newport News

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF).

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 Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
City: Newport News, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHF
ICAO Code: KPHF
Coordinates: 37°7′54″N, 76°29′34″W