How far is Shangri-La from Herat?
The distance between Herat (Herat International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 2253 miles / 3626 kilometers / 1958 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Herat (HEA) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 3584 miles / 5768 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 45 minutes.
Herat International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Herat to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Herat to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2252.834 miles
- 3625.585 kilometers
- 1957.659 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- 2248.748 miles
- 3619.010 kilometers
- 1954.109 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 Herat to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Herat International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Herat and Shangri-La?
Flight carbon footprint between Herat International Airport (HEA) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Herat to Shangri-La generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 543 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Herat to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Herat International Airport (HEA) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Herat International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Herat |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | HEA |
| ICAO Code: | OAHR |
| Coordinates: | 34°12′35″N, 62°13′41″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 |