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How far is Sydney from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 4985 miles / 8022 kilometers / 4332 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Sydney Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4984.610 miles
  • 8021.952 kilometers
  • 4331.507 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
  • 5002.073 miles
  • 8050.055 kilometers
  • 4346.682 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Sydney Airport is 9 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Sydney generates about 582 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 582 kilograms equals 1 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Sydney

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

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 Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E

Airlines flying from Nanjing (NKG) to Sydney (SYD)

China Eastern Airlines
Qantas