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How far is Vancouver from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 5684 miles / 9148 kilometers / 4940 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5684.396 miles
  • 9148.148 kilometers
  • 4939.605 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
  • 5671.556 miles
  • 9127.485 kilometers
  • 4928.448 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 11 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Vancouver generates about 674 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 674 kilograms equals 1 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W