How far is Shangri-La from Xi'an?
The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 706 miles / 1136 kilometers / 614 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 1035 miles / 1665 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 54 minutes.
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Xi'an to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xi'an to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 706.083 miles
- 1136.331 kilometers
- 613.570 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- 706.131 miles
- 1136.407 kilometers
- 613.611 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 Xi'an to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xi'an and Shangri-La?
Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Xi'an to Shangri-La generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xi'an |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXY |
| Coordinates: | 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″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 |