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How far is Yan'an from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Yan'an (Yan'an Nanniwan Airport) is 835 miles / 1343 kilometers / 725 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Yan'an (ENY) is 1000 miles / 1609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 7 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Yan'an Nanniwan Airport

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835
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Distance from Dunhuang to Yan'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 834.798 miles
  • 1343.477 kilometers
  • 725.420 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
  • 833.113 miles
  • 1340.765 kilometers
  • 723.955 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 Dunhuang to Yan'an?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Yan'an Nanniwan Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Yan'an generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dunhuang to Yan'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Yan'an Nanniwan Airport
City: Yan'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ENY
ICAO Code: ZLYA
Coordinates: 36°28′35″N, 109°27′55″E