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How far is Dunhuang from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 808 miles / 1300 kilometers / 702 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1138 miles / 1831 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 32 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Shigatse to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 807.643 miles
  • 1299.776 kilometers
  • 701.823 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
  • 808.977 miles
  • 1301.922 kilometers
  • 702.982 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 Shigatse to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Dunhuang generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shigatse to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Shigatse Peace Airport
City: Shigatse
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: RKZ
ICAO Code: ZURK
Coordinates: 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″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