Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Rishiri from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Rishiri (Rishiri Airport) is 2567 miles / 4131 kilometers / 2231 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Rishiri (RIS) is 4346 miles / 6994 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 30 minutes.

Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Rishiri Airport

Distance arrow
2567
Miles
Distance arrow
4131
Kilometers
Distance arrow
2231
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Shangri-La to Rishiri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2567.014 miles
  • 4131.208 kilometers
  • 2230.674 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
  • 2563.570 miles
  • 4125.665 kilometers
  • 2227.681 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 Rishiri?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Rishiri Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Rishiri Airport (RIS)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Rishiri generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 624 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 Rishiri

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Rishiri Airport (RIS).

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 Rishiri Airport
City: Rishiri
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: RIS
ICAO Code: RJER
Coordinates: 45°14′31″N, 141°11′9″E