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How far is Dunhuang from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 1462 miles / 2353 kilometers / 1270 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1734 miles / 2791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 24 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1461.960 miles
  • 2352.797 kilometers
  • 1270.409 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
  • 1459.660 miles
  • 2349.094 kilometers
  • 1268.409 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 Nanjing to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Dunhuang generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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