How far is Shangri-La from Lanzhou?
The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 644 miles / 1036 kilometers / 559 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 1141 miles / 1836 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 7 minutes.
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Lanzhou to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lanzhou to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 643.683 miles
- 1035.908 kilometers
- 559.346 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- 645.055 miles
- 1038.115 kilometers
- 560.537 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 Lanzhou to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Shangri-La?
Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Lanzhou to Shangri-La generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lanzhou to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lanzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LHW |
| ICAO Code: | ZLLL |
| Coordinates: | 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″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 |