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How far is Shanghai from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 1633 miles / 2628 kilometers / 1419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Shanghai (PVG) is 1936 miles / 3115 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 49 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1633.157 miles
  • 2628.311 kilometers
  • 1419.174 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
  • 1630.530 miles
  • 2624.084 kilometers
  • 1416.892 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Shanghai generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 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 Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E