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How far is Kashgar from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Kashgar (Kashgar Airport) is 2446 miles / 3937 kilometers / 2126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Kashgar (KHG) is 2975 miles / 4788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 1 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Kashgar Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Kashgar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2446.304 miles
  • 3936.944 kilometers
  • 2125.780 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
  • 2441.324 miles
  • 3928.930 kilometers
  • 2121.453 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 Kashgar?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Kashgar Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Kashgar Airport (KHG)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Kashgar generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 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 Kashgar

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

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 Kashgar Airport
City: Kashgar
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHG
ICAO Code: ZWSH
Coordinates: 39°32′34″N, 76°1′11″E