How far is Sanming from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 371 miles / 598 kilometers / 323 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Sanming (SQJ) is 487 miles / 784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 2 minutes.

Distance from Nanjing to Sanming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 371.341 miles
• 597.615 kilometers
• 322.686 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

• 372.485 miles
• 599.457 kilometers
• 323.681 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 Sanming?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shaxian Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Sanming?

There is no time difference between Nanjing and Sanming.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Sanming generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 176 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 Sanming

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

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	Shaxian Airport
City:	Sanming
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SQJ
ICAO Code:	ZSSM
Coordinates:	26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E