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How far is Wuhan from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Wuhan (Wuhan Tianhe International Airport) is 283 miles / 456 kilometers / 246 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Wuhan (WUH) is 341 miles / 549 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 18 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Wuhan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 283.199 miles
  • 455.764 kilometers
  • 246.093 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
  • 282.703 miles
  • 454.966 kilometers
  • 245.662 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 Wuhan?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Wuhan?

There is no time difference between Nanjing and Wuhan.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Wuhan generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 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 Wuhan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH).

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 Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
City: Wuhan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUH
ICAO Code: ZHHH
Coordinates: 30°47′1″N, 114°12′28″E