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How far is Boston, MA, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 7293 miles / 11737 kilometers / 6338 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Logan International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7293.076 miles
  • 11737.069 kilometers
  • 6337.510 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
  • 7278.351 miles
  • 11713.370 kilometers
  • 6324.714 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 Boston?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Logan International Airport is 14 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Boston generates about 896 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 896 kilograms equals 1 976 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Boston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

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 Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W