How far is Nanjing from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 6579 miles / 10588 kilometers / 5717 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Nanjing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Nanjing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6579.082 miles
- 10588.006 kilometers
- 5717.066 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- 6566.061 miles
- 10567.051 kilometers
- 5705.751 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 Los Angeles to Nanjing?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 12 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Nanjing?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Nanjing generates about 796 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 796 kilograms equals 1 755 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Nanjing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |