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How far is Taiyuan from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Taiyuan (Taiyuan Wusu International Airport) is 972 miles / 1565 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Taiyuan (TYN) is 1169 miles / 1881 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 6 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Taiyuan Wusu International Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Taiyuan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 972.375 miles
  • 1564.886 kilometers
  • 844.971 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
  • 970.119 miles
  • 1561.255 kilometers
  • 843.010 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 Taiyuan?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Taiyuan generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Taiyuan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN).

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 Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
City: Taiyuan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TYN
ICAO Code: ZBYN
Coordinates: 37°44′48″N, 112°37′40″E