How far is Pakse from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Pakse (Pakse International Airport) is 955 miles / 1537 kilometers / 830 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Pakse (PKZ) is 1373 miles / 2209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 21 minutes.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Pakse International Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Pakse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Pakse. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 955.235 miles
- 1537.301 kilometers
- 830.076 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- 958.347 miles
- 1542.309 kilometers
- 832.780 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 Pakse?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Pakse International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Pakse?
The time difference between Shangri-La and Pakse is 1 hour. Pakse is 1 hour behind Shangri-La.
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Pakse International Airport (PKZ)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Pakse generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Pakse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Pakse International Airport (PKZ).
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 | Pakse International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pakse |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | PKZ |
| ICAO Code: | VLPS |
| Coordinates: | 15°7′55″N, 105°46′51″E |