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How far is Xi'an from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 862 miles / 1387 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Xi'an (XIY) is 1045 miles / 1682 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 56 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Xi'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 861.866 miles
  • 1387.038 kilometers
  • 748.941 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
  • 860.612 miles
  • 1385.020 kilometers
  • 747.851 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 Xi'an?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Xi'an generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 310 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 Xi'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

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 Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E

Airlines flying from Dunhuang (DNH) to Xi'an (XIY)

China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines