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How far is Xining from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 466 miles / 750 kilometers / 405 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Xining (XNN) is 600 miles / 966 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 12 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Xining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 465.820 miles
  • 749.665 kilometers
  • 404.787 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
  • 465.259 miles
  • 748.761 kilometers
  • 404.299 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 Xining?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Xining generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 206 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 Xining

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).

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 Xining Caojiabao International Airport
City: Xining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XNN
ICAO Code: ZLXN
Coordinates: 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E