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How far is Erfurt from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Erfurt (Erfurt–Weimar Airport) is 5254 miles / 8455 kilometers / 4566 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Erfurt–Weimar Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Erfurt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5253.949 miles
  • 8455.411 kilometers
  • 4565.557 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
  • 5242.066 miles
  • 8436.287 kilometers
  • 4555.231 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 Erfurt?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Erfurt–Weimar Airport is 10 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Erfurt–Weimar Airport (ERF)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Erfurt generates about 617 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 617 kilograms equals 1 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Erfurt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Erfurt–Weimar Airport (ERF).

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 Erfurt–Weimar Airport
City: Erfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: ERF
ICAO Code: EDDE
Coordinates: 50°58′47″N, 10°57′29″E