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Distance from Florence to Nanjing

Straight line

8,855 km
5,502 mi · 4,781 NM

By road

10,760 km
6,686 mi

Travel time

128 h 30 min
flight ≈ 11 h 34 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Florence from Nanjing?

Florence (Italy) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 8,855 km in a straight line, that is 5,502 miles or 4,781 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Florence to Nanjing is 10,760 km (6,686 miles), about 128 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Florence, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 52.6481°, 71.2377°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 34 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 Florence from Nanjing?

By road it is 10,760 km (6,686 miles) from Florence to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 8,855 km (5,502 miles).

How long is the drive from Florence to Nanjing?

About 128 h 30 min on the fastest route (10,760 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Florence?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Florence, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Florence to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 34 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.