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Distance from Foshan to Nanjing

Straight line

1,146 km
712 mi · 619 NM

By road

1,366 km
849 mi

Travel time

15 h 23 min
flight ≈ 1 h 56 min

Direction

NNE 28°
initial bearing

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How far is Foshan from Nanjing?

Foshan (China) and Nanjing (China) are quite far apart: 1,146 km in a straight line, that is 712 miles or 619 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Foshan to Nanjing is 1,366 km (849 miles), about 15 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Foshan, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 28°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 27.5727°, 115.8382°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 56 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 Foshan from Nanjing?

By road it is 1,366 km (849 miles) from Foshan to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 1,146 km (712 miles).

How long is the drive from Foshan to Nanjing?

About 15 h 23 min on the fastest route (1,366 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Foshan?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Foshan, at an initial bearing of 28°.

How long is the flight from Foshan to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 56 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.