How far is Nanjing from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 6243 miles / 10048 kilometers / 5425 nautical miles.
San Francisco International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Nanjing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Nanjing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6243.285 miles
- 10047.593 kilometers
- 5425.266 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- 6230.287 miles
- 10026.676 kilometers
- 5413.972 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 San Francisco to Nanjing?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 12 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Nanjing?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Nanjing generates about 750 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 750 kilograms equals 1 653 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Francisco to Nanjing
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| Destination | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanjing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NKG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSNJ |
| Coordinates: | 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E |