How far is Nanjing from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 7456 miles / 11999 kilometers / 6479 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International 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)- 7456.029 miles
- 11999.316 kilometers
- 6479.112 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- 7441.612 miles
- 11976.113 kilometers
- 6466.584 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 14 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Nanjing?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Nanjing generates about 920 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 920 kilograms equals 2 027 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |