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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 7403 miles / 11914 kilometers / 6433 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Wings Field

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Distance from Nanjing to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7403.319 miles
  • 11914.487 kilometers
  • 6433.308 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
  • 7388.783 miles
  • 11891.093 kilometers
  • 6420.677 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 Nanjing to Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Wings Field is 14 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Philadelphia generates about 912 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 912 kilograms equals 2 011 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Wings Field (BBX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W