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How far is Gilgit from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1152 miles / 1853 kilometers / 1001 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Gilgit (GIL) is 1777 miles / 2859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 7 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Gilgit Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1151.669 miles
  • 1853.431 kilometers
  • 1000.773 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
  • 1149.230 miles
  • 1849.507 kilometers
  • 998.654 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 Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Gilgit Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Gilgit generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Gilgit

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

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 Gilgit Airport
City: Gilgit
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: GIL
ICAO Code: OPGT
Coordinates: 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E