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Distance from Bilbao to Nanjing

Straight line

9,777 km
6,075 mi · 5,279 NM

By road

11,762 km
7,308 mi

Travel time

137 h 36 min
flight ≈ 12 h 43 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Bilbao from Nanjing?

Bilbao (Spain) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 9,777 km in a straight line, that is 6,075 miles or 5,279 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bilbao to Nanjing is 11,762 km (7,308 miles), about 137 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Bilbao, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 57.5092°, 65.6547°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 43 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 Bilbao from Nanjing?

By road it is 11,762 km (7,308 miles) from Bilbao to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 9,777 km (6,075 miles).

How long is the drive from Bilbao to Nanjing?

About 137 h 36 min on the fastest route (11,762 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Bilbao?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Bilbao, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Bilbao to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 43 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.