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How far is Hiroshima from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Hiroshima (Hiroshima Airport) is 836 miles / 1345 kilometers / 726 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Hiroshima (HIJ) is 1922 miles / 3093 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 11 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Hiroshima Airport

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726
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Distance from Nanjing to Hiroshima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 835.562 miles
  • 1344.707 kilometers
  • 726.083 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
  • 833.990 miles
  • 1342.177 kilometers
  • 724.718 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 Hiroshima?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Hiroshima Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Hiroshima generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 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 Hiroshima

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

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 Hiroshima Airport
City: Hiroshima
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: HIJ
ICAO Code: RJOA
Coordinates: 34°26′9″N, 132°55′8″E