How far is Shangri-La from Tehran?
The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 2880 miles / 4635 kilometers / 2503 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tehran (IKA) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 4356 miles / 7011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 56 minutes.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Tehran to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tehran to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2880.287 miles
- 4635.373 kilometers
- 2502.901 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- 2874.898 miles
- 4626.700 kilometers
- 2498.218 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 Tehran to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Shangri-La?
Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Tehran to Shangri-La generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tehran to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tehran |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | IKA |
| ICAO Code: | OIIE |
| Coordinates: | 35°24′57″N, 51°9′7″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 |