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How far is Xi'an from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 615 miles / 990 kilometers / 534 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Xi'an (XIY) is 706 miles / 1136 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 48 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Xi'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 615.033 miles
  • 989.800 kilometers
  • 534.449 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
  • 614.000 miles
  • 988.137 kilometers
  • 533.551 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 Xi'an?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Xi'an?

There is no time difference between Nanjing and Xi'an.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Xi'an generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 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 Xi'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

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 Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E