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How far is Dunhuang from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 466 miles / 750 kilometers / 405 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 588 miles / 947 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 58 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Xining to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 465.820 miles
  • 749.665 kilometers
  • 404.787 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
  • 465.259 miles
  • 748.761 kilometers
  • 404.299 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 Xining to Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Xining to Dunhuang generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 206 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xining to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

Airport information

Origin Xining Caojiabao International Airport
City: Xining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XNN
ICAO Code: ZLXN
Coordinates: 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″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