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How far is Dresden from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 5145 miles / 8280 kilometers / 4471 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5145.067 miles
  • 8280.183 kilometers
  • 4470.941 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
  • 5133.455 miles
  • 8261.494 kilometers
  • 4460.850 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 Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Dresden Airport is 10 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Dresden generates about 603 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 603 kilograms equals 1 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Dresden

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

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 Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E