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How far is Dunhuang from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 1142 miles / 1838 kilometers / 992 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1703 miles / 2740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 54 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1141.940 miles
  • 1837.774 kilometers
  • 992.319 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
  • 1144.104 miles
  • 1841.257 kilometers
  • 994.199 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 Kunming to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Kunming to Dunhuang generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kunming to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Kunming Changshui International Airport
City: Kunming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KMG
ICAO Code: ZPPP
Coordinates: 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E
Destination 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