How far is Nanjing from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 7468 miles / 12018 kilometers / 6489 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Nanjing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Nanjing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7467.777 miles
- 12018.223 kilometers
- 6489.321 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- 7453.368 miles
- 11995.033 kilometers
- 6476.800 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 Washington D.C. to Nanjing?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 14 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Nanjing?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Nanjing generates about 921 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 921 kilograms equals 2 031 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Nanjing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanjing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NKG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSNJ |
| Coordinates: | 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E |