How far is Shangri-La from Baku?
The distance between Baku (Heydar Aliyev International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 2934 miles / 4722 kilometers / 2550 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Baku (GYD) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 4854 miles / 7812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 13 minutes.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Baku to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Baku to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2934.194 miles
- 4722.127 kilometers
- 2549.745 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- 2929.039 miles
- 4713.831 kilometers
- 2545.265 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 Baku to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Baku and Shangri-La?
The time difference between Baku and Shangri-La is 4 hours. Shangri-La is 4 hours ahead of Baku.
Flight carbon footprint between Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Baku to Shangri-La generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 720 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Baku to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Heydar Aliyev International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Baku |
| Country: | Azerbaijan  |
| IATA Code: | GYD |
| ICAO Code: | UBBB |
| Coordinates: | 40°28′2″N, 50°2′48″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 |