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How far is Richmond from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 3948 miles / 6354 kilometers / 3431 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Richmond Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3948.234 miles
  • 6354.067 kilometers
  • 3430.922 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
  • 3963.352 miles
  • 6378.397 kilometers
  • 3444.059 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Richmond Airport is 7 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Richmond generates about 450 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 450 kilograms equals 992 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Richmond

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

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 Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E