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How far is Kunming from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) is 1142 miles / 1838 kilometers / 992 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Kunming (KMG) is 1628 miles / 2620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 59 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Kunming Changshui International Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Kunming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1141.940 miles
  • 1837.774 kilometers
  • 992.319 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
  • 1144.104 miles
  • 1841.257 kilometers
  • 994.199 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 Kunming?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Kunming generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Kunming

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).

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 Kunming Changshui International Airport
City: Kunming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KMG
ICAO Code: ZPPP
Coordinates: 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E