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How far is Shanghai from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 1607 miles / 2587 kilometers / 1397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Shanghai (SHA) is 1905 miles / 3065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 15 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1607.202 miles
  • 2586.540 kilometers
  • 1396.620 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
  • 1604.635 miles
  • 2582.409 kilometers
  • 1394.389 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Shanghai generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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 Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E