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How far is Dunhuang from Xi'an?

The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 862 miles / 1387 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1033 miles / 1663 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 46 minutes.

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Xi'an to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 861.866 miles
  • 1387.038 kilometers
  • 748.941 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
  • 860.612 miles
  • 1385.020 kilometers
  • 747.851 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 Xi'an to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Xi'an to Dunhuang generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″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

Airlines flying from Xi'an (XIY) to Dunhuang (DNH)

China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines