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How far is Dunhuang from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 1151 miles / 1852 kilometers / 1000 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1371 miles / 2206 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 57 minutes.

Beijing Capital International 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)
  • 1150.525 miles
  • 1851.591 kilometers
  • 999.779 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
  • 1147.641 miles
  • 1846.949 kilometers
  • 997.273 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 Capital International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) 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 351 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 Capital International Airport (PEK) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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