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How far is Nanjing from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 6688 miles / 10763 kilometers / 5811 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6687.724 miles
  • 10762.848 kilometers
  • 5811.473 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
  • 6674.737 miles
  • 10741.948 kilometers
  • 5800.188 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 San Diego to Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 13 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from San Diego to Nanjing generates about 811 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 811 kilograms equals 1 788 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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