How far is Shangri-La from Seoul?
The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 1689 miles / 2718 kilometers / 1468 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seoul (ICN) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 2511 miles / 4041 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 5 minutes.
Seoul Incheon 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)- 1689.178 miles
- 2718.469 kilometers
- 1467.856 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- 1686.903 miles
- 2714.807 kilometers
- 1465.879 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 Incheon International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 3 hours and 41 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Seoul to Shangri-La generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Seoul Incheon International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | ICN |
| ICAO Code: | RKSI |
| Coordinates: | 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″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 |