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How far is Dunhuang from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 837 miles / 1347 kilometers / 728 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chengdu (CTU) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1120 miles / 1803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 52 minutes.

Chengdu Shuangliu 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)
  • 837.208 miles
  • 1347.355 kilometers
  • 727.514 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
  • 837.663 miles
  • 1348.088 kilometers
  • 727.909 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 Shuangliu International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Dunhuang generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 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 Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″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