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How far is Dunhuang from Erenhot?

The distance between Erenhot (Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 919 miles / 1479 kilometers / 799 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Erenhot (ERL) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1102 miles / 1773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 39 minutes.

Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Erenhot to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 918.944 miles
  • 1478.896 kilometers
  • 798.540 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
  • 916.758 miles
  • 1475.379 kilometers
  • 796.641 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 Erenhot to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Erenhot to Dunhuang generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Erenhot to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
City: Erenhot
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ERL
ICAO Code: ZBER
Coordinates: 43°25′21″N, 112°5′48″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