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How far is Brest from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Brest (Brest Bretagne Airport) is 5898 miles / 9492 kilometers / 5125 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Brest Bretagne Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Brest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5898.075 miles
  • 9492.032 kilometers
  • 5125.287 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
  • 5884.813 miles
  • 9470.688 kilometers
  • 5113.763 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 Brest?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport is 11 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Brest generates about 703 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 703 kilograms equals 1 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Brest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Brest Bretagne Airport (BES).

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 Brest Bretagne Airport
City: Brest
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BES
ICAO Code: LFRB
Coordinates: 48°26′52″N, 4°25′6″W