How far is Nanjing from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 7385 miles / 11886 kilometers / 6418 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport
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Distance from New York to Nanjing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Nanjing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7385.489 miles
- 11885.792 kilometers
- 6417.815 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- 7370.904 miles
- 11862.321 kilometers
- 6405.141 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 New York to Nanjing?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 14 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Nanjing?
The time difference between New York and Nanjing is 12 hours. Nanjing is 12 hours ahead of New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
On average, flying from New York to Nanjing generates about 910 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 910 kilograms equals 2 005 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Nanjing
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanjing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NKG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSNJ |
| Coordinates: | 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E |