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How far is Nanjing from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 7421 miles / 11944 kilometers / 6449 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7421.485 miles
  • 11943.722 kilometers
  • 6449.094 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
  • 7406.973 miles
  • 11920.367 kilometers
  • 6436.483 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 Philadelphia to Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 14 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Nanjing generates about 915 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 915 kilograms equals 2 017 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Nanjing

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W
Destination 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