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How far is Gilgit from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 2555 miles / 4112 kilometers / 2221 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Gilgit (GIL) is 3354 miles / 5398 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 17 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Gilgit Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2555.352 miles
  • 4112.441 kilometers
  • 2220.540 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
  • 2550.003 miles
  • 4103.831 kilometers
  • 2215.892 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 Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Gilgit Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Gilgit generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 621 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 Gilgit

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

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 Gilgit Airport
City: Gilgit
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: GIL
ICAO Code: OPGT
Coordinates: 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E