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How far is Dunhuang from Chennai?

The distance between Chennai (Chennai International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 2072 miles / 3335 kilometers / 1801 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chennai (MAA) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 2825 miles / 4546 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 11 minutes.

Chennai International Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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2072
Miles
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3335
Kilometers
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1801
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 25 min
CO2 emission
226 kg

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Distance from Chennai to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2072.002 miles
  • 3334.564 kilometers
  • 1800.521 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
  • 2077.198 miles
  • 3342.926 kilometers
  • 1805.035 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 Chennai to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Chennai to Dunhuang generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 497 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chennai to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Chennai International Airport
City: Chennai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: MAA
ICAO Code: VOMM
Coordinates: 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″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