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How far is Dunhuang from Yan'an?

The distance between Yan'an (Yan'an Nanniwan Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 835 miles / 1343 kilometers / 725 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yan'an (ENY) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 57 minutes.

Yan'an Nanniwan Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Yan'an to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 834.798 miles
  • 1343.477 kilometers
  • 725.420 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
  • 833.113 miles
  • 1340.765 kilometers
  • 723.955 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 Yan'an to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Yan'an Nanniwan Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Yan'an to Dunhuang generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yan'an to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Yan'an Nanniwan Airport
City: Yan'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ENY
ICAO Code: ZLYA
Coordinates: 36°28′35″N, 109°27′55″E
Destination 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