How far is Shanghai from Nanjing?
The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 179 miles / 288 kilometers / 155 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Shanghai (PVG) is 203 miles / 327 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 37 minutes.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Nanjing to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nanjing to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 178.655 miles
- 287.517 kilometers
- 155.247 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- 178.339 miles
- 287.009 kilometers
- 154.972 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nanjing and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Nanjing to Shanghai generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 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 Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Airport information
| Origin | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanjing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NKG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSNJ |
| Coordinates: | 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E |
| Destination | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
Airlines flying from Nanjing (NKG) to Shanghai (PVG)
| China Eastern Airlines |