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Distance from Gherla to Nanjing

Straight line

7,818 km
4,858 mi · 4,222 NM

By road

9,889 km
6,145 mi

Travel time

123 h 48 min
flight ≈ 10 h 16 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Gherla from Nanjing?

Gherla (Romania) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 7,818 km in a straight line, that is 4,858 miles or 4,222 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gherla to Nanjing is 9,889 km (6,145 miles), about 123 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Gherla, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 50.4790°, 78.0838°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 16 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 Gherla from Nanjing?

By road it is 9,889 km (6,145 miles) from Gherla to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 7,818 km (4,858 miles).

How long is the drive from Gherla to Nanjing?

About 123 h 48 min on the fastest route (9,889 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Gherla?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Gherla, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Gherla to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 16 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.