How far is Shangri-La from Gander?
The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 6916 miles / 11130 kilometers / 6010 nautical miles.
Gander International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Gander to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gander to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6915.795 miles
- 11129.893 kilometers
- 6009.661 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- 6901.938 miles
- 11107.593 kilometers
- 5997.620 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 Gander to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 13 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gander and Shangri-La?
Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Gander to Shangri-La generates about 843 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 843 kilograms equals 1 859 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Gander to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Gander International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gander |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQX |
| ICAO Code: | CYQX |
| Coordinates: | 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W |
| 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 |