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How far is Nanjing from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 5684 miles / 9148 kilometers / 4940 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5684.396 miles
  • 9148.148 kilometers
  • 4939.605 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
  • 5671.556 miles
  • 9127.485 kilometers
  • 4928.448 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 Vancouver to Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 11 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Nanjing generates about 674 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 674 kilograms equals 1 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Nanjing

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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