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How far is Nanjing from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 7641 miles / 12297 kilometers / 6640 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7640.909 miles
  • 12296.851 kilometers
  • 6639.768 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
  • 7626.843 miles
  • 12274.215 kilometers
  • 6627.546 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 Raleigh to Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 14 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Nanjing generates about 946 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 946 kilograms equals 2 086 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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