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How far is New York, NY, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 7375 miles / 11869 kilometers / 6409 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to New York

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7375.232 miles
  • 11869.286 kilometers
  • 6408.902 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
  • 7360.637 miles
  • 11845.796 kilometers
  • 6396.218 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 York?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 14 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

On average, flying from Nanjing to New York generates about 908 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 908 kilograms equals 2 002 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

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 New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W