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How far is Nanjing from Wuhan?

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

The driving distance from Wuhan (WUH) to Nanjing (NKG) is 342 miles / 550 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 19 minutes.

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Wuhan to Nanjing

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wuhan to Nanjing. 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 Wuhan to Nanjing?

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

What is the time difference between Wuhan and Nanjing?

There is no time difference between Wuhan and Nanjing.

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

On average, flying from Wuhan to Nanjing 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 Wuhan to Nanjing

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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