How far is Shanghai from Nanjing?
The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 151 miles / 243 kilometers / 131 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Shanghai (SHA) is 171 miles / 276 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 4 minutes.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Nanjing to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nanjing to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 150.820 miles
- 242.721 kilometers
- 131.059 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- 150.559 miles
- 242.302 kilometers
- 130.833 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nanjing and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Nanjing to Shanghai generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 104 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 Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanjing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NKG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSNJ |
| Coordinates: | 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E |
| Destination | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |