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How far is Beijing from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 1143 miles / 1839 kilometers / 993 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Beijing (NAY) is 1397 miles / 2249 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 28 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1142.944 miles
  • 1839.390 kilometers
  • 993.191 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
  • 1140.091 miles
  • 1834.798 kilometers
  • 990.712 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Beijing generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E