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How far is Lijiang from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 1176 miles / 1892 kilometers / 1022 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Lijiang (LJG) is 1498 miles / 2410 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 55 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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1176
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Distance from Nanjing to Lijiang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1175.829 miles
  • 1892.314 kilometers
  • 1021.768 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
  • 1174.109 miles
  • 1889.546 kilometers
  • 1020.273 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 Nanjing to Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Lijiang?

There is no time difference between Nanjing and Lijiang.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Lijiang generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E

Airlines flying from Nanjing (NKG) to Lijiang (LJG)

Beijing Capital Airlines
Lucky Air