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How far is London from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 7132 miles / 11477 kilometers / 6197 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – London International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7131.594 miles
  • 11477.188 kilometers
  • 6197.186 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
  • 7116.903 miles
  • 11453.546 kilometers
  • 6184.420 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to London International Airport is 14 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Nanjing to London generates about 873 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 873 kilograms equals 1 926 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to London

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

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 London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W