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How far is Erenhot from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Erenhot (Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport) is 919 miles / 1479 kilometers / 799 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Erenhot (ERL) is 1308 miles / 2105 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 57 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Erenhot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 918.944 miles
  • 1478.896 kilometers
  • 798.540 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
  • 916.758 miles
  • 1475.379 kilometers
  • 796.641 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 Erenhot?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Erenhot generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 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 Erenhot

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL).

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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
City: Erenhot
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ERL
ICAO Code: ZBER
Coordinates: 43°25′21″N, 112°5′48″E