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How far is Orchid Island from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 2004 miles / 3225 kilometers / 1741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 2596 miles / 4178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 111 hours 41 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2003.700 miles
  • 3224.643 kilometers
  • 1741.168 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
  • 2003.493 miles
  • 3224.310 kilometers
  • 1740.988 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 Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Orchid Island generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 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 Orchid Island

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

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 Lanyu Airport
City: Orchid Island
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KYD
ICAO Code: RCLY
Coordinates: 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E