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How far is Dunhuang from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 6538 miles / 10522 kilometers / 5682 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6538.190 miles
  • 10522.197 kilometers
  • 5681.532 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
  • 6523.101 miles
  • 10497.913 kilometers
  • 5668.419 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 Sacramento to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 12 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Dunhuang generates about 790 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 790 kilograms equals 1 742 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Dunhuang

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W
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