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How far is Dunhuang from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 6965 miles / 11209 kilometers / 6052 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6964.993 miles
  • 11209.070 kilometers
  • 6052.414 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
  • 6949.348 miles
  • 11183.891 kilometers
  • 6038.818 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 Washington D.C. to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 13 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Dunhuang generates about 850 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 850 kilograms equals 1 874 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
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