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How far is Dunhuang from Datong?

The distance between Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Datong (DAT) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1214 miles / 1953 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 13 minutes.

Datong Yungang Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Datong to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.398 miles
  • 1589.063 kilometers
  • 858.025 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
  • 984.923 miles
  • 1585.080 kilometers
  • 855.875 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 Datong to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Datong Yungang Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Datong Yungang Airport (DAT) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Datong to Dunhuang generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Datong to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Datong Yungang Airport (DAT) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″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