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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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.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dunhuang?
The time difference between Shanghai and Dunhuang is 2 hours. Dunhuang is 2 hours behind Shanghai.
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  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Dunhuang Mogao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dunhuang |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | DNH |
| ICAO Code: | ZLDH |
| Coordinates: | 40°9′39″N, 94°48′33″E |