How far is Shangri-La from Niigata?
The distance between Niigata (Niigata Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 2378 miles / 3828 kilometers / 2067 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 3291 miles / 5297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 22 minutes.
Niigata Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Niigata to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Niigata to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2378.469 miles
- 3827.775 kilometers
- 2066.833 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- 2374.451 miles
- 3821.308 kilometers
- 2063.341 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 Niigata to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Niigata Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Niigata and Shangri-La?
The time difference between Niigata and Shangri-La is 1 hour. Shangri-La is 1 hour behind Niigata.
Flight carbon footprint between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Niigata to Shangri-La generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Niigata to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Niigata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niigata |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | KIJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJSN |
| Coordinates: | 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″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 |