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How far is New Delhi from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and New Delhi (Indira Gandhi International Airport) is 2494 miles / 4014 kilometers / 2167 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to New Delhi (DEL) is 3536 miles / 5690 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 9 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Indira Gandhi International Airport

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2494
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4014
Kilometers
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2167
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 13 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
274 kg

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Distance from Nanjing to New Delhi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2494.167 miles
  • 4013.973 kilometers
  • 2167.372 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
  • 2489.374 miles
  • 4006.259 kilometers
  • 2163.207 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 New Delhi?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

On average, flying from Nanjing to New Delhi generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 605 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 New Delhi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).

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 Indira Gandhi International Airport
City: New Delhi
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: DEL
ICAO Code: VIDP
Coordinates: 28°33′59″N, 77°6′11″E