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How far is Trincomalee from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Trincomalee (China Bay Airport) is 2898 miles / 4664 kilometers / 2518 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – China Bay Airport

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2898
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4664
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2518
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 59 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
322 kg

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Distance from Nanjing to Trincomalee

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2897.883 miles
  • 4663.691 kilometers
  • 2518.192 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
  • 2898.584 miles
  • 4664.820 kilometers
  • 2518.801 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 Trincomalee?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to China Bay Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and China Bay Airport (TRR)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Trincomalee generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Trincomalee

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and China Bay Airport (TRR).

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 China Bay Airport
City: Trincomalee
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: TRR
ICAO Code: VCCT
Coordinates: 8°32′18″N, 81°10′54″E