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How far is Dunhuang from Sharjah?

The distance between Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 2480 miles / 3992 kilometers / 2155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharjah (SHJ) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 4542 miles / 7310 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 7 minutes.

Sharjah International Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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2480
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2155
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Distance from Sharjah to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2480.444 miles
  • 3991.888 kilometers
  • 2155.447 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
  • 2477.252 miles
  • 3986.751 kilometers
  • 2152.673 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 Sharjah to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Sharjah to Dunhuang generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sharjah to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″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