How far is Shangri-La from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 1351 miles / 2174 kilometers / 1174 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 1781 miles / 2867 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 44 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1351.101 miles
- 2174.387 kilometers
- 1174.075 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- 1348.699 miles
- 2170.520 kilometers
- 1171.987 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 Shanghai to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Shangri-La?
There is no time difference between Shanghai and Shangri-La.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Shangri-La generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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 |