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How far is Wilmington, DE, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) is 7430 miles / 11958 kilometers / 6457 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Wilmington Airport (Delaware)

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Distance from Nanjing to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7430.224 miles
  • 11957.787 kilometers
  • 6456.688 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
  • 7415.731 miles
  • 11934.462 kilometers
  • 6444.094 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 Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Wilmington Airport (Delaware) is 14 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Wilmington generates about 916 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 916 kilograms equals 2 019 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Wilmington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG).

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 Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
City: Wilmington, DE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILG
ICAO Code: KILG
Coordinates: 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″W