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How far is Dunhuang from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 1633 miles / 2628 kilometers / 1419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1929 miles / 3105 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 38 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1633.157 miles
  • 2628.311 kilometers
  • 1419.174 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
  • 1630.530 miles
  • 2624.084 kilometers
  • 1416.892 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 Shanghai to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Dunhuang generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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