How far is Columbia, SC, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 7730 miles / 12440 kilometers / 6717 nautical miles.

Distance from Nanjing to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7729.844 miles
• 12439.977 kilometers
• 6717.050 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

• 7716.037 miles
• 12417.758 kilometers
• 6705.053 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 15 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Columbia?

The time difference between Nanjing and Columbia is 13 hours. Columbia is 13 hours behind Nanjing.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Columbia generates about 959 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 959 kilograms equals 2 114 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin	Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City:	Nanjing
Country:	China
IATA Code:	NKG
ICAO Code:	ZSNJ
Coordinates:	31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E

Destination	Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbia, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CAE
ICAO Code:	KCAE
Coordinates:	33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W