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How far is Louisville, KY, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 7367 miles / 11857 kilometers / 6402 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Louisville International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Louisville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7367.406 miles
  • 11856.690 kilometers
  • 6402.100 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
  • 7353.104 miles
  • 11833.674 kilometers
  • 6389.673 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 Louisville?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 14 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Louisville generates about 907 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 907 kilograms equals 2 000 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Louisville

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

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 Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W