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How far is Kobe from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Kobe (Kobe Airport) is 968 miles / 1557 kilometers / 841 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Kobe (UKB) is 2078 miles / 3345 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 23 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Kobe Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Kobe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 967.642 miles
  • 1557.270 kilometers
  • 840.858 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
  • 965.785 miles
  • 1554.280 kilometers
  • 839.244 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 Kobe?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Kobe Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Kobe Airport (UKB)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Kobe generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Kobe

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

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 Kobe Airport
City: Kobe
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: UKB
ICAO Code: RJBE
Coordinates: 34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″E