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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 6786 miles / 10921 kilometers / 5897 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6786.215 miles
  • 10921.354 kilometers
  • 5897.060 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
  • 6771.702 miles
  • 10897.997 kilometers
  • 5884.448 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 13 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Minneapolis generates about 825 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 825 kilograms equals 1 818 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W