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Distance from Berlin to Nanjing

Straight line

8,187 km
5,087 mi · 4,421 NM

By road

9,824 km
6,105 mi

Travel time

118 h 19 min
flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Berlin from Nanjing?

Berlin (Germany) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 8,187 km in a straight line, that is 5,087 miles or 4,421 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Berlin to Nanjing is 9,824 km (6,105 miles), about 118 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Berlin, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 55.7189°, 78.2505°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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 Berlin from Nanjing?

By road it is 9,824 km (6,105 miles) from Berlin to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 8,187 km (5,087 miles).

How long is the drive from Berlin to Nanjing?

About 118 h 19 min on the fastest route (9,824 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Berlin?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Berlin, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Berlin to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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.