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How far is Decatur, IL, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 7197 miles / 11582 kilometers / 6254 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7196.549 miles
  • 11581.723 kilometers
  • 6253.630 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
  • 7182.148 miles
  • 11558.546 kilometers
  • 6241.116 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Decatur Airport is 14 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Decatur generates about 883 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 883 kilograms equals 1 946 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Decatur

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

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W