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How far is Shangri-La from Tashigang?

The distance between Tashigang (Yongphulla Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 502 miles / 808 kilometers / 437 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tashigang (YON) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 1212 miles / 1951 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 36 minutes.

Yongphulla Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport

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Distance from Tashigang to Shangri-La

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 502.338 miles
  • 808.435 kilometers
  • 436.520 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
  • 501.432 miles
  • 806.977 kilometers
  • 435.733 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 Tashigang to Shangri-La?

The estimated flight time from Yongphulla Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yongphulla Airport (YON) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)

On average, flying from Tashigang to Shangri-La generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tashigang to Shangri-La

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yongphulla Airport (YON) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).

Airport information

Origin Yongphulla Airport
City: Tashigang
Country: Bhutan Flag of Bhutan
IATA Code: YON
ICAO Code: VQTY
Coordinates: 27°15′23″N, 91°30′52″E
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