How far is Shangri-La from Arbil?
The distance between Arbil (Erbil International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 3277 miles / 5275 kilometers / 2848 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Arbil (EBL) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 4895 miles / 7878 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 32 minutes.
Erbil International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Arbil to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Arbil to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3277.455 miles
- 5274.552 kilometers
- 2848.030 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- 3271.226 miles
- 5264.528 kilometers
- 2842.618 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 Arbil to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Erbil International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Arbil and Shangri-La?
The time difference between Arbil and Shangri-La is 5 hours. Shangri-La is 5 hours ahead of Arbil.
Flight carbon footprint between Erbil International Airport (EBL) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Arbil to Shangri-La generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 810 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Arbil to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Erbil International Airport (EBL) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Erbil International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arbil |
| Country: | Iraq  |
| IATA Code: | EBL |
| ICAO Code: | ORER |
| Coordinates: | 36°14′15″N, 43°57′47″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 |