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How far is Nanjing from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 571 miles / 920 kilometers / 497 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Nanjing (NKG) is 647 miles / 1042 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 40 minutes.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 571.461 miles
  • 919.678 kilometers
  • 496.586 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
  • 572.548 miles
  • 921.427 kilometers
  • 497.531 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 Beijing to Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Nanjing?

There is no time difference between Beijing and Nanjing.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Beijing to Nanjing generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″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