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How far is Nanjing from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 5379 miles / 8657 kilometers / 4674 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5379.009 miles
  • 8656.676 kilometers
  • 4674.231 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
  • 5366.844 miles
  • 8637.098 kilometers
  • 4663.660 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 Frankfurt to Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 10 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Nanjing generates about 634 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 634 kilograms equals 1 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Nanjing

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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

Airlines flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nanjing (NKG)

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