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How far is Nanjing from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 668 miles / 1076 kilometers / 581 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Nanjing (NKG) is 811 miles / 1305 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 48 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Nanjing

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guangzhou to Nanjing. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 668.330 miles
  • 1075.573 kilometers
  • 580.763 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
  • 669.716 miles
  • 1077.803 kilometers
  • 581.967 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 Guangzhou to Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Nanjing?

There is no time difference between Guangzhou and Nanjing.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Nanjing generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
Destination Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E