How far is Nanjing from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 179 miles / 288 kilometers / 155 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Nanjing (NKG) is 204 miles / 329 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 36 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Nanjing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Nanjing. 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 Shanghai to Nanjing?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Nanjing?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Nanjing 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 Shanghai to Nanjing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanjing |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | NKG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSNJ |
| Coordinates: | 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E |
Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Nanjing (NKG)
| China Eastern Airlines |