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How far is Dunhuang from Simao?

The distance between Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 1250 miles / 2011 kilometers / 1086 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Simao (SYM) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1957 miles / 3150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 37 minutes.

Pu'er Simao Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Simao to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1249.624 miles
  • 2011.075 kilometers
  • 1085.894 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
  • 1252.654 miles
  • 2015.951 kilometers
  • 1088.527 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 Simao to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Pu'er Simao Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Simao to Dunhuang generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Simao to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Pu'er Simao Airport
City: Simao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYM
ICAO Code: ZPSM
Coordinates: 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″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