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How far is Nanjing from Herat?

The distance between Herat (Herat International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 3251 miles / 5232 kilometers / 2825 nautical miles.

Herat International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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3251
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5232
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2825
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Flight time duration
6 h 39 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
364 kg

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Distance from Herat to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3251.008 miles
  • 5231.990 kilometers
  • 2825.049 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
  • 3244.209 miles
  • 5221.049 kilometers
  • 2819.141 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 Herat to Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Herat International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 6 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Herat International Airport (HEA) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Herat to Nanjing generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 803 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Herat to Nanjing

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

Airport information

Origin Herat International Airport
City: Herat
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: HEA
ICAO Code: OAHR
Coordinates: 34°12′35″N, 62°13′41″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