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How far is Sheridan, WY, from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) is 7163 miles / 11527 kilometers / 6224 nautical miles.

Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Sheridan County Airport

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Distance from Shangri-La to Sheridan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7162.832 miles
  • 11527.461 kilometers
  • 6224.331 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
  • 7148.962 miles
  • 11505.140 kilometers
  • 6212.279 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 Sheridan?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Sheridan County Airport is 14 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Sheridan County Airport (SHR)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Sheridan generates about 878 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 878 kilograms equals 1 935 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Sheridan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Sheridan County Airport (SHR).

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 Sheridan County Airport
City: Sheridan, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHR
ICAO Code: KSHR
Coordinates: 44°46′9″N, 106°58′48″W