How far is Shangri-La from Luang Prabang?
The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 566 miles / 910 kilometers / 492 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 807 miles / 1298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 53 minutes.
Luang Prabang International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Luang Prabang to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luang Prabang to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 565.666 miles
- 910.351 kilometers
- 491.550 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- 567.658 miles
- 913.557 kilometers
- 493.281 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 Luang Prabang to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Luang Prabang and Shangri-La?
Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Shangri-La generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 239 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Luang Prabang to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Luang Prabang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luang Prabang |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | LPQ |
| ICAO Code: | VLLB |
| Coordinates: | 19°53′50″N, 102°9′39″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 |