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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 6213 miles / 9999 kilometers / 5399 nautical miles.

Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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Distance from Shangri-La to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6212.789 miles
  • 9998.515 kilometers
  • 5398.766 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
  • 6199.874 miles
  • 9977.731 kilometers
  • 5387.544 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 Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 12 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Fort Chipewyan generates about 746 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 746 kilograms equals 1 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Fort Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W