Distance from Derby to Nanjing
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How far is Derby from Nanjing?
Derby (United Kingdom) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 8,965 km in a straight line, that is 5,571 miles or 4,841 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Derby, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 60.4619°, 75.0124°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Derby
- Derby – Nottingham 22 km
- Derby – Leicester 39 km
- Derby – Stoke-on-Trent 48 km
- Derby – Sheffield 51 km
- Derby – Birmingham 57 km
- Derby – Wolverhampton 57 km
- Derby – Coventry 57 km
- Derby – Manchester 80 km
- Derby – Northampton 85 km
Other distances from Nanjing
- Nanjing – Hefei 143 km
- Nanjing – Wuxi 153 km
- Nanjing – Huainan 179 km
- Nanjing – Changshu City 191 km
- Nanjing – Suzhou 192 km
- Nanjing – Kunshan 219 km
- Nanjing – Hangzhou 237 km
- Nanjing – Shanghai 270 km
- Nanjing – Tongshan 280 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Derby from Nanjing?
The straight-line distance between Derby and Nanjing is 8,965 km (5,571 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Nanjing from Derby?
Nanjing is to the north-east of Derby, at an initial bearing of 48°.
How long is the flight from Derby to Nanjing?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 42 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.