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How far is Nanjing from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 6163 miles / 9919 kilometers / 5356 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6163.390 miles
  • 9919.015 kilometers
  • 5355.839 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
  • 6177.903 miles
  • 9942.372 kilometers
  • 5368.451 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 Wellington to Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 12 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Wellington to Nanjing generates about 739 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 739 kilograms equals 1 629 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Nanjing

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

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E
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