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How far is Dunhuang from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 1143 miles / 1839 kilometers / 993 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1381 miles / 2222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 9 minutes.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1142.944 miles
  • 1839.390 kilometers
  • 993.191 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
  • 1140.091 miles
  • 1834.798 kilometers
  • 990.712 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 Beijing to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Beijing to Dunhuang generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″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