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How far is Dunhuang from Sanming?

The distance between Sanming (Shaxian Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 1626 miles / 2617 kilometers / 1413 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanming (SQJ) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1942 miles / 3126 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 12 minutes.

Shaxian Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Sanming to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1626.289 miles
  • 2617.259 kilometers
  • 1413.207 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
  • 1625.418 miles
  • 2615.857 kilometers
  • 1412.450 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 Sanming to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Shaxian Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Sanming to Dunhuang generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanming to Dunhuang

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

Airport information

Origin Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″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