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How far is Sendai from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Sendai (Sendai Airport) is 1323 miles / 2130 kilometers / 1150 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Sendai (SDJ) is 2575 miles / 4144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 49 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Sendai Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Sendai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1323.420 miles
  • 2129.838 kilometers
  • 1150.020 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
  • 1321.155 miles
  • 2126.192 kilometers
  • 1148.052 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 Sendai?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Sendai Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Sendai Airport (SDJ)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Sendai generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Sendai

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

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 Sendai Airport
City: Sendai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDJ
ICAO Code: RJSS
Coordinates: 38°8′22″N, 140°55′1″E