How far is Shangri-La from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 6024 miles / 9695 kilometers / 5235 nautical miles.

Distance from Johannesburg to Shangri-La

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6024.244 miles
• 9695.081 kilometers
• 5234.925 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

• 6030.416 miles
• 9705.014 kilometers
• 5240.288 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 Johannesburg to Shangri-La?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 11 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Shangri-La?

The time difference between Johannesburg and Shangri-La is 6 hours. Shangri-La is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Shangri-La generates about 720 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 720 kilograms equals 1 587 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Shangri-La

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).

Airport information

Origin	OR Tambo International Airport
City:	Johannesburg
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	JNB
ICAO Code:	FAOR
Coordinates:	26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″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