How far is Shangri-La from Whitehorse?
The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) is 5606 miles / 9022 kilometers / 4872 nautical miles.
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Diqing Shangri-La Airport
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Distance from Whitehorse to Shangri-La
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whitehorse to Shangri-La. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5606.286 miles
- 9022.444 kilometers
- 4871.730 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- 5594.892 miles
- 9004.106 kilometers
- 4861.828 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 Whitehorse to Shangri-La?
The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport is 11 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whitehorse and Shangri-La?
Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)
On average, flying from Whitehorse to Shangri-La generates about 664 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 664 kilograms equals 1 463 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Whitehorse to Shangri-La
See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whitehorse |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXY |
| ICAO Code: | CYXY |
| Coordinates: | 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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 |