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How far is Vientiane from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1596 miles / 2568 kilometers / 1387 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Vientiane (VTE) is 2407 miles / 3873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 2 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1595.897 miles
  • 2568.347 kilometers
  • 1386.797 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
  • 1600.266 miles
  • 2575.378 kilometers
  • 1390.593 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 Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Vientiane generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 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 Vientiane

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

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 Wattay International Airport
City: Vientiane
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: VTE
ICAO Code: VLVT
Coordinates: 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E