How far is Shangri-La from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 3266 miles / 5256 kilometers / 2838 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 5176 miles / 8330 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 5 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3265.752 miles
- 5255.719 kilometers
- 2837.861 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- 3260.019 miles
- 5246.492 kilometers
- 2832.879 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 Riyadh to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Shangri-La?
The time difference between Riyadh and Shangri-La is 5 hours. Shangri-La is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Shangri-La generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 807 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″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 |