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How far is Dunhuang from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 869 miles / 1399 kilometers / 755 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chengdu (TFU) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1222 miles / 1966 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 14 minutes.

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 869.311 miles
  • 1399.021 kilometers
  • 755.411 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
  • 869.749 miles
  • 1399.725 kilometers
  • 755.791 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 Chengdu to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Dunhuang generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chengdu to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TFU
ICAO Code: ZUTF
Coordinates: 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″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