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How far is Lexington, KY, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 7398 miles / 11907 kilometers / 6429 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7398.495 miles
  • 11906.723 kilometers
  • 6429.116 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
  • 7384.198 miles
  • 11883.715 kilometers
  • 6416.693 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 Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 14 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Lexington generates about 911 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 911 kilograms equals 2 009 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

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 Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W