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Distance from Dortmund to Nanjing

Straight line

8,589 km
5,337 mi · 4,638 NM

By road

10,284 km
6,390 mi

Travel time

122 h 28 min
flight ≈ 11 h 14 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Dortmund from Nanjing?

Dortmund (Germany) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 8,589 km in a straight line, that is 5,337 miles or 4,638 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dortmund to Nanjing is 10,284 km (6,390 miles), about 122 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Dortmund, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 57.1007°, 75.7590°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 14 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 Dortmund from Nanjing?

By road it is 10,284 km (6,390 miles) from Dortmund to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 8,589 km (5,337 miles).

How long is the drive from Dortmund to Nanjing?

About 122 h 28 min on the fastest route (10,284 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Dortmund?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Dortmund, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Dortmund to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 14 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.