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How far is Nakina from Shangri-La?

The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Nakina (Nakina Airport) is 7049 miles / 11344 kilometers / 6125 nautical miles.

Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Nakina Airport

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Distance from Shangri-La to Nakina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7049.059 miles
  • 11344.361 kilometers
  • 6125.465 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
  • 7034.993 miles
  • 11321.724 kilometers
  • 6113.242 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 Nakina?

The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Nakina Airport is 13 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Nakina Airport (YQN)

On average, flying from Shangri-La to Nakina generates about 862 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 862 kilograms equals 1 900 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Nakina

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

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 Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W