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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 7640 miles / 12295 kilometers / 6639 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7639.862 miles
  • 12295.167 kilometers
  • 6638.859 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
  • 7626.093 miles
  • 12273.006 kilometers
  • 6626.893 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 Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 14 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Birmingham generates about 946 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 946 kilograms equals 2 086 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W