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How far is Kabul from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 1455 miles / 2342 kilometers / 1264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Kabul (KBL) is 2295 miles / 3694 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 39 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Kabul International Airport

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1455
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2342
Kilometers
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1264
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 15 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
177 kg

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Distance from Dunhuang to Kabul

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dunhuang to Kabul. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1455.154 miles
  • 2341.843 kilometers
  • 1264.494 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
  • 1452.172 miles
  • 2337.044 kilometers
  • 1261.903 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 Dunhuang to Kabul?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Kabul International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Kabul generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dunhuang to Kabul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).

Airport information

Origin Dunhuang Mogao International Airport
City: Dunhuang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DNH
ICAO Code: ZLDH
Coordinates: 40°9′39″N, 94°48′33″E
Destination Kabul International Airport
City: Kabul
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: KBL
ICAO Code: OAKB
Coordinates: 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E