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How far is Arxan from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Arxan (Arxan Yi'ershi Airport) is 1343 miles / 2161 kilometers / 1167 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Arxan (YIE) is 1905 miles / 3065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 58 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Arxan Yi'ershi Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Arxan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1342.688 miles
  • 2160.847 kilometers
  • 1166.764 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
  • 1339.683 miles
  • 2156.010 kilometers
  • 1164.152 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 Arxan?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Arxan Yi'ershi Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Arxan Yi'ershi Airport (YIE)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Arxan generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Arxan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Arxan Yi'ershi Airport (YIE).

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 Arxan Yi'ershi Airport
City: Arxan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIE
ICAO Code: ZBES
Coordinates: 47°18′38″N, 119°54′42″E