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How far is Shangri-La from Burqin?

The distance between Burqin (Burqin Kanas Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 1565 miles / 2518 kilometers / 1360 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burqin (KJI) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 2315 miles / 3726 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 13 minutes.

Burqin Kanas Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport

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Distance from Burqin to Shangri-La

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1564.915 miles
  • 2518.486 kilometers
  • 1359.874 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
  • 1566.450 miles
  • 2520.957 kilometers
  • 1361.208 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 Burqin to Shangri-La?

The estimated flight time from Burqin Kanas Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

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

There is no time difference between Burqin and Shangri-La.

Flight carbon footprint between Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)

On average, flying from Burqin to Shangri-La generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burqin to Shangri-La

See the map of the shortest flight path between Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).

Airport information

Origin Burqin Kanas Airport
City: Burqin
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KJI
ICAO Code: ZWKN
Coordinates: 48°13′20″N, 86°59′45″E
Destination Diqing Shangri-La Airport
City: Shangri-La
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DIG
ICAO Code: ZPDQ
Coordinates: 27°47′36″N, 99°40′37″E