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How far is Dunhuang from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 5859 miles / 9429 kilometers / 5091 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5858.775 miles
  • 9428.784 kilometers
  • 5091.136 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
  • 5843.429 miles
  • 9404.087 kilometers
  • 5077.801 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 Vancouver to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 11 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Dunhuang generates about 698 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 698 kilograms equals 1 538 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Dunhuang

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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