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How far is Zhongwei from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers / 509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Zhongwei (ZHY) is 698 miles / 1123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 51 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Zhongwei Shapotou Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Zhongwei

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 585.344 miles
  • 942.019 kilometers
  • 508.650 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
  • 584.141 miles
  • 940.083 kilometers
  • 507.604 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 Zhongwei?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Zhongwei generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 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 Zhongwei

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY).

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 Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
City: Zhongwei
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ZHY
ICAO Code: ZLZW
Coordinates: 37°34′23″N, 105°9′16″E