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How far is Sado from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Sado (Sado Airport) is 1190 miles / 1915 kilometers / 1034 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Sado (SDS) is 2485 miles / 4000 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 46 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Sado Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Sado

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1189.812 miles
  • 1914.817 kilometers
  • 1033.919 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
  • 1187.903 miles
  • 1911.744 kilometers
  • 1032.259 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 Sado?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Sado Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Sado Airport (SDS)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Sado generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 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 Sado

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

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 Sado Airport
City: Sado
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDS
ICAO Code: RJSD
Coordinates: 38°3′36″N, 138°24′50″E