How far is Shangri-La from Ras Al Khaimah?
The distance between Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 2695 miles / 4336 kilometers / 2342 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 5589 miles / 8994 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 109 hours 45 minutes.
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Ras Al Khaimah to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ras Al Khaimah to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2694.570 miles
- 4336.490 kilometers
- 2341.517 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- 2689.787 miles
- 4328.793 kilometers
- 2337.361 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 Ras Al Khaimah to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ras Al Khaimah and Shangri-La?
Flight carbon footprint between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Ras Al Khaimah to Shangri-La generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 657 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ras Al Khaimah to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Ras Al Khaimah International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | RKT |
| ICAO Code: | OMRK |
| Coordinates: | 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″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 |