How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 7317 miles / 11775 kilometers / 6358 nautical miles.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Rock Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7316.628 miles
- 11774.972 kilometers
- 6357.976 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- 7302.878 miles
- 11752.843 kilometers
- 6346.027 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 Rock Springs?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 14 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Rock Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Rock Springs generates about 900 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 900 kilograms equals 1 984 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Rock Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
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 | Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rock Springs, WY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RKS |
| ICAO Code: | KRKS |
| Coordinates: | 41°35′39″N, 109°3′54″W |