Current Date And Time In Dunhuang, China
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:17:02 CST
State: Gansu
Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (CST)
Population: 186,027
District: Jiuquan Shi
Explore the interactive satellite map of Dunhuang, a city in Gansu, China, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Dunhuang — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Dunhuang.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for China operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 40.1667° N | 94.6833° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 40.1667 | 94.6833 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 10' 0" N | 94° 40' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 10.0002' N | 94° 40.9998' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Dunhuang to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Gansu.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanwei | Gansu | SE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Lüjiabao | Gansu | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Shazhou | Gansu | SW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Suzhou | Gansu | W | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Yangjiaqiao | Gansu | S | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Mengjiaqiao | Gansu | W | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Gansu, the home state of Dunhuang, along with each city's aerial distance from Lanzhou, Gansu's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanzhou | 36.057° N | 103.8399° E | 1,521 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Qingyang | 35.7098° N | 107.6446° E | 1,427 m | 345 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tianshui | 34.5795° N | 105.7424° E | 1,153 m | 238 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wuwei | 37.9267° N | 102.632° E | 1,542 m | 234 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zhangye | 38.9342° N | 100.4517° E | 1,481 m | 438 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pingliang | 35.5392° N | 106.6861° E | 1,354 m | 263 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jiuquan | 39.7432° N | 98.5174° E | 1,464 m | 621 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dingxi | 35.5709° N | 104.623° E | 1,908 m | 89 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baiyin | 36.547° N | 104.1702° E | 1,723 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Linxia Chengguanzhen | 35.6003° N | 103.2064° E | 1,893 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
Dunhuang Mogao International Airport IATA: DNH 11 km (7 mi) from Dunhuang |
The exact GPS location of Dunhuang gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Gansu. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Gansu state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Dunhuang are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Dunhuang lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full China map
Dunhuang sits within Gansu, China, in the Asia region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Dunhuang for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Gansu. › Browse every city in Gansu
Coordinates for Dunhuang in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in China. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Dunhuang are latitude 40.1667° and longitude 94.6833°. In directional format: 40.1667° N, 94.6833° E. These coordinates mark the center of Dunhuang in Gansu and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Dunhuang is a city in Gansu, China, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Jiuquan Shi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Dunhuang sits at: Latitude 40° 10' 0" N and Longitude 94° 40' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Dunhuang has a population of approximately 186,027 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Gansu.
The interactive satellite map of Dunhuang is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 40.1667, 94.6833 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Dunhuang in Gansu. For broader context, explore the Gansu state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Dunhuang is Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH), roughly 11 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Dunhuang is approximately 922 km (573 mi) from Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Gansu.
Dunhuang sits at an elevation of approximately 1,131 meters (3,711 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Gansu.
The closest cities to Dunhuang include Sanwei, Lüjiabao, Shazhou. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Dunhuang, sunrise is at 06:48 AM and sunset is at 08:44 PM, giving a day length of 13h 56m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Dunhuang's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Dunhuang is approximately 4,471 km (2,778 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,054 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Dunhuang — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to San Juan Bautista, Chile, roughly 926 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Dunhuang is approximately 1,844 km (1,146 mi) E of Beijing, the national capital of China, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
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