How far is Shangri-La from Dubai?
The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 2735 miles / 4402 kilometers / 2377 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dubai (DXB) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 5527 miles / 8895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 108 hours 38 minutes.
Dubai International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Dubai to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dubai to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2735.281 miles
- 4402.008 kilometers
- 2376.894 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- 2730.463 miles
- 4394.255 kilometers
- 2372.708 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 Dubai to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 5 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dubai and Shangri-La?
The time difference between Dubai and Shangri-La is 4 hours. Shangri-La is 4 hours ahead of Dubai.
Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Dubai to Shangri-La generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 668 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dubai to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Dubai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dubai |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | DXB |
| ICAO Code: | OMDB |
| Coordinates: | 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″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 |