How far is Shangri-La from Bangkok?
The distance between Bangkok (Don Mueang International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 957 miles / 1540 kilometers / 831 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bangkok (DMK) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 1293 miles / 2081 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 23 minutes.
Don Mueang International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Bangkok to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bangkok to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 956.859 miles
- 1539.915 kilometers
- 831.488 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- 960.950 miles
- 1546.499 kilometers
- 835.042 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 Bangkok to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Don Mueang International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Shangri-La?
The time difference between Bangkok and Shangri-La is 1 hour. Shangri-La is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.
Flight carbon footprint between Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Bangkok to Shangri-La generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangkok to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Don Mueang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bangkok |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | DMK |
| ICAO Code: | VTBD |
| Coordinates: | 13°54′45″N, 100°36′25″E |
| Destination | Diqing Shangri-La Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shangri-La |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | DIG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPDQ |
| Coordinates: | 27°47′36″N, 99°40′37″E |