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How far is Beijing from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 571 miles / 920 kilometers / 497 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Beijing (NAY) is 653 miles / 1051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 59 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 571.461 miles
  • 919.678 kilometers
  • 496.586 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
  • 572.548 miles
  • 921.427 kilometers
  • 497.531 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Beijing?

There is no time difference between Nanjing and Beijing.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Beijing generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 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 Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E