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How far is Shangri-La from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 7737 miles / 12452 kilometers / 6724 nautical miles.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Shangri-La

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7737.306 miles
  • 12451.987 kilometers
  • 6723.535 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
  • 7724.195 miles
  • 12430.887 kilometers
  • 6712.142 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 Phoenix to Shangri-La?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 15 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Shangri-La generates about 960 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 960 kilograms equals 2 117 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Phoenix to Shangri-La

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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