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How far is Dunhuang from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Daxing International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 1147 miles / 1846 kilometers / 997 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PKX) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1399 miles / 2251 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 21 minutes.

Beijing Daxing International Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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1147
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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)
  • 1146.997 miles
  • 1845.912 kilometers
  • 996.713 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
  • 1144.147 miles
  • 1841.327 kilometers
  • 994.237 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 Daxing International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) 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 Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Daxing International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PKX
ICAO Code: ZBAD
Coordinates: 39°30′33″N, 116°24′38″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