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How far is Sanming from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 1626 miles / 2617 kilometers / 1413 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Sanming (SQJ) is 1954 miles / 3144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 21 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Shaxian Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Sanming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1626.289 miles
  • 2617.259 kilometers
  • 1413.207 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
  • 1625.418 miles
  • 2615.857 kilometers
  • 1412.450 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 Sanming?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Shaxian Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Sanming generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 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 Sanming

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

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 Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E