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How far is Nanjing from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 1462 miles / 2353 kilometers / 1270 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Nanjing (NKG) is 1747 miles / 2812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 32 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1461.960 miles
  • 2352.797 kilometers
  • 1270.409 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
  • 1459.660 miles
  • 2349.094 kilometers
  • 1268.409 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 Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Nanjing generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

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 Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E