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How far is Yamagata from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Yamagata (Yamagata Airport) is 1299 miles / 2090 kilometers / 1129 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Yamagata (GAJ) is 2548 miles / 4100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 7 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Yamagata Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Yamagata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1298.932 miles
  • 2090.428 kilometers
  • 1128.741 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
  • 1296.780 miles
  • 2086.966 kilometers
  • 1126.871 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 Yamagata?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Yamagata Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Yamagata generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Yamagata

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

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 Yamagata Airport
City: Yamagata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: GAJ
ICAO Code: RJSC
Coordinates: 38°24′42″N, 140°22′15″E