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How far is Osaka from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Osaka (Itami Airport) is 981 miles / 1579 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Osaka (ITM) is 2088 miles / 3361 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 33 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Itami Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Osaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 981.091 miles
  • 1578.913 kilometers
  • 852.545 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
  • 979.219 miles
  • 1575.900 kilometers
  • 850.918 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 Osaka?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Itami Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Itami Airport (ITM)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Osaka generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Osaka

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

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 Itami Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: ITM
ICAO Code: RJOO
Coordinates: 34°47′7″N, 135°26′16″E