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How far is Nanjing from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 7367 miles / 11857 kilometers / 6402 nautical miles.

Louisville International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Louisville to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7367.406 miles
  • 11856.690 kilometers
  • 6402.100 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
  • 7353.104 miles
  • 11833.674 kilometers
  • 6389.673 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 Louisville to Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 14 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Louisville to Nanjing generates about 907 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 907 kilograms equals 2 000 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Louisville to Nanjing

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

Airport information

Origin Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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