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How far is Shiquanhe from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Shiquanhe (Ngari Gunsa Airport) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers / 863 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) is 1646 miles / 2649 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 2 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Ngari Gunsa Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Shiquanhe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 992.913 miles
  • 1597.938 kilometers
  • 862.818 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
  • 992.015 miles
  • 1596.493 kilometers
  • 862.037 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 Shiquanhe?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Shiquanhe 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 Dunhuang to Shiquanhe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ).

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 Ngari Gunsa Airport
City: Shiquanhe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NGQ
ICAO Code: ZUAL
Coordinates: 32°6′0″N, 80°3′11″E