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How far is Shangri-La from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 8063 miles / 12976 kilometers / 7006 nautical miles.

Memphis International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport

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8063
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12976
Kilometers
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7006
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 45 min
CO2 emission
1 008 kg

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Distance from Memphis to Shangri-La

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8062.857 miles
  • 12975.910 kilometers
  • 7006.431 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
  • 8049.757 miles
  • 12954.829 kilometers
  • 6995.048 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 Memphis to Shangri-La?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 15 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)

On average, flying from Memphis to Shangri-La generates about 1 008 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 008 kilograms equals 2 221 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Memphis to Shangri-La

See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W
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