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How far is Sŏndŏng-ni from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Sŏndŏng-ni (Sondok Airport) is 733 miles / 1180 kilometers / 637 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Sŏndŏng-ni (DSO) is 1319 miles / 2122 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 31 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Sondok Airport

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733
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1180
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Distance from Nanjing to Sŏndŏng-ni

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 733.231 miles
  • 1180.022 kilometers
  • 637.161 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
  • 733.414 miles
  • 1180.316 kilometers
  • 637.320 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 Sŏndŏng-ni?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Sondok Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Sondok Airport (DSO)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Sŏndŏng-ni generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 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 Sŏndŏng-ni

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

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 Sondok Airport
City: Sŏndŏng-ni
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: DSO
ICAO Code: ZKSD
Coordinates: 39°44′42″N, 127°28′26″E