Current Date And Time In Shangri-La, China
Thursday, 13 August 2026
14:42:25 CST
State: Yunnan
Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (CST)
Population: 186,400
District: DΓͺqΓͺn Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
Explore the interactive satellite map of Shangri-La, a city in Yunnan, China, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Shangri-La β all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Shangri-La.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for China operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 27.8251° N | 99.7078° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 27.8251 | 99.7078 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 27° 49' 30" N | 99° 42' 28" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 27° 49.5066' N | 99° 42.4674' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Shangri-La to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Yunnan.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiantang | Yunnan | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Wujing | Yunnan | SW | 22 km | 13 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Tuoding | Yunnan | W | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Bengshutang | Yunnan | NW | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Xiaruo | Yunnan | W | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Gezan | Yunnan | N | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Yunnan, the home state of Shangri-La, along with each city's aerial distance from Kunming, Yunnan's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunming | 25.0389° N | 102.7183° E | 1,895 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Qujing | 25.4833° N | 103.7833° E | 1,887 m | 118 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baoshan | 25.1163° N | 99.1637° E | 1,680 m | 358 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zhaotong | 27.3167° N | 103.7167° E | 1,974 m | 272 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mengzi | 23.3678° N | 103.3821° E | 1,306 m | 198 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chuxiong | 25.0364° N | 101.5456° E | 1,784 m | 118 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jianshui | 24.2774° N | 101.224° E | 1,939 m | 173 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wenshan City | 23.3631° N | 104.2505° E | 1,257 m | 243 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lincang | 23.8797° N | 100.0946° E | 1,483 m | 295 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pu'er | 22.7886° N | 100.9748° E | 1,331 m | 307 km | 🗺 View Map |
Diqing Shangri-La Airport IATA: DIG 5 km (3 mi) from Shangri-La |
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The exact GPS location of Shangri-La gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Yunnan. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Yunnan state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Shangri-La are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Shangri-La lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full China map
Shangri-La sits within Yunnan, China, in the Asia region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Shangri-La for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Yunnan. › Browse every city in Yunnan
Coordinates for Shangri-La in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in China. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Shangri-La are latitude 27.8251° and longitude 99.7078°. In directional format: 27.8251° N, 99.7078° E. These coordinates mark the center of Shangri-La in Yunnan and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Shangri-La is a city in Yunnan, China, on the continent of Asia. It falls within DΓͺqΓͺn Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Shangri-La sits at: Latitude 27° 49' 30" N and Longitude 99° 42' 28" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Shangri-La has a population of approximately 186,400 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Yunnan.
The interactive satellite map of Shangri-La is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 27.8251, 99.7078 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Shangri-La in Yunnan. For broader context, explore the Yunnan state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Shangri-La is Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG), roughly 5 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Shangri-La is approximately 431 km (268 mi) from Kunming, the capital of Yunnan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Yunnan.
Shangri-La sits at an elevation of approximately 3,283 meters (10,772 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Yunnan.
The closest cities to Shangri-La include Jiantang, Wujing, Tuoding. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Shangri-La, sunrise is at 06:49 AM and sunset is at 08:03 PM, giving a day length of 13h 13m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Shangri-La's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Shangri-La is approximately 3,097 km (1,925 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,816 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Shangri-La — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to San Juan Bautista, Chile, roughly 661 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Shangri-La is approximately 2,038 km (1,266 mi) NE of Beijing, the national capital of China, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
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