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How far is Nanjing from Kolkata?

The distance between Kolkata (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 1966 miles / 3165 kilometers / 1709 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kolkata (CCU) to Nanjing (NKG) is 2849 miles / 4585 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 34 minutes.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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1966
Miles
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3165
Kilometers
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1709
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 13 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
214 kg

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Distance from Kolkata to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1966.484 miles
  • 3164.749 kilometers
  • 1708.828 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
  • 1963.970 miles
  • 3160.703 kilometers
  • 1706.643 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 Kolkata to Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Kolkata to Nanjing generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kolkata to Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

Airport information

Origin Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
City: Kolkata
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: CCU
ICAO Code: VECC
Coordinates: 22°39′16″N, 88°26′48″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