How far is Shangri-La from Seoul?
The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 1710 miles / 2751 kilometers / 1486 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seoul (GMP) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 2489 miles / 4005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 43 minutes.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Seoul to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seoul to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1709.526 miles
- 2751.216 kilometers
- 1485.538 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- 1707.213 miles
- 2747.493 kilometers
- 1483.528 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 Seoul to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Shangri-La?
The time difference between Seoul and Shangri-La is 1 hour. Shangri-La is 1 hour behind Seoul.
Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Seoul to Shangri-La generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seoul to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Seoul Gimpo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | GMP |
| ICAO Code: | RKSS |
| Coordinates: | 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″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 |