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How far is Dunhuang from Shiquanhe?

The distance between Shiquanhe (Ngari Gunsa Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers / 863 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1647 miles / 2651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 9 minutes.

Ngari Gunsa Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Shiquanhe to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 992.913 miles
  • 1597.938 kilometers
  • 862.818 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
  • 992.015 miles
  • 1596.493 kilometers
  • 862.037 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 Shiquanhe to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Ngari Gunsa Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Shiquanhe to Dunhuang generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shiquanhe to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Ngari Gunsa Airport
City: Shiquanhe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NGQ
ICAO Code: ZUAL
Coordinates: 32°6′0″N, 80°3′11″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