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How far is Dunhuang from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 1607 miles / 2587 kilometers / 1397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1897 miles / 3053 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 6 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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1607
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2587
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1397
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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)
  • 1607.202 miles
  • 2586.540 kilometers
  • 1396.620 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
  • 1604.635 miles
  • 2582.409 kilometers
  • 1394.389 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Dunhuang generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′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