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How far is Pyongyang from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 643 miles / 1034 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 1186 miles / 1908 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 1 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 642.542 miles
  • 1034.071 kilometers
  • 558.354 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
  • 642.946 miles
  • 1034.721 kilometers
  • 558.704 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 Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Pyongyang generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 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 Pyongyang

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

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 Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E