How far is Shangri-La from Penang?
The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 1548 miles / 2491 kilometers / 1345 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 2021 miles / 3252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 21 minutes.
Penang International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Penang to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Penang to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1547.608 miles
- 2490.634 kilometers
- 1344.835 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- 1554.857 miles
- 2502.299 kilometers
- 1351.133 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 Penang to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Penang and Shangri-La?
Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Penang to Shangri-La generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Penang to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Penang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Penang |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | PEN |
| ICAO Code: | WMKP |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″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 |