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How far is Poitiers from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Poitiers (Poitiers–Biard Airport) is 5824 miles / 9372 kilometers / 5061 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Poitiers–Biard Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Poitiers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5823.738 miles
  • 9372.398 kilometers
  • 5060.690 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
  • 5810.732 miles
  • 9351.467 kilometers
  • 5049.388 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 Poitiers?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport is 11 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Poitiers generates about 693 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 693 kilograms equals 1 527 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Poitiers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS).

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 Poitiers–Biard Airport
City: Poitiers
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: PIS
ICAO Code: LFBI
Coordinates: 46°35′15″N, 0°18′23″E