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Distance from Amsterdam to Nanjing

Straight line

8,674 km
5,389 mi · 4,683 NM

By road

10,451 km
6,494 mi

Travel time

124 h 38 min
flight ≈ 11 h 21 min

Direction

NE 52°
initial bearing

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How far is Amsterdam from Nanjing?

Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 8,674 km in a straight line, that is 5,389 miles or 4,683 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Amsterdam to Nanjing is 10,451 km (6,494 miles), about 124 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Amsterdam, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). The route crosses from Netherlands into China. The halfway point is at 58.2158°, 75.8564°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Amsterdam from Nanjing?

By road it is 10,451 km (6,494 miles) from Amsterdam to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 8,674 km (5,389 miles).

How long is the drive from Amsterdam to Nanjing?

About 124 h 38 min on the fastest route (10,451 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Amsterdam?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Amsterdam, at an initial bearing of 52°.

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.