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How far is Cologne from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 5395 miles / 8683 kilometers / 4688 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5395.275 miles
  • 8682.853 kilometers
  • 4688.365 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
  • 5383.048 miles
  • 8663.176 kilometers
  • 4677.741 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 Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 10 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Cologne generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

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 Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E