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How far is Nanjing from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 7817 miles / 12580 kilometers / 6793 nautical miles.

Charleston International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7817.142 miles
  • 12580.470 kilometers
  • 6792.910 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
  • 7803.498 miles
  • 12558.513 kilometers
  • 6781.055 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 Charleston to Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 15 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Charleston to Nanjing generates about 972 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 972 kilograms equals 2 142 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charleston to Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W
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