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How far is Rochester, MN, from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 7437 miles / 11969 kilometers / 6463 nautical miles.

Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Shangri-La to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7437.013 miles
  • 11968.712 kilometers
  • 6462.587 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
  • 7423.040 miles
  • 11946.225 kilometers
  • 6450.446 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Rochester International Airport is 14 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Rochester generates about 917 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 917 kilograms equals 2 021 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W