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How far is Columbus, OH, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 7314 miles / 11771 kilometers / 6356 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7313.972 miles
  • 11770.697 kilometers
  • 6355.668 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
  • 7299.507 miles
  • 11747.417 kilometers
  • 6343.098 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 14 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Columbus generates about 899 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 899 kilograms equals 1 983 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W