Distance from Glasgow to Nanjing
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How far is Glasgow from Nanjing?
Glasgow (United Kingdom) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 8,874 km in a straight line, that is 5,514 miles or 4,792 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Glasgow, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 62.1647°, 77.7990°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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 Glasgow
- Glasgow – Edinburgh 67 km
- Glasgow – Belfast 176 km
- Glasgow – Sunderland 211 km
- Glasgow – Blackpool 241 km
- Glasgow – Preston 254 km
- Glasgow – Bradford 281 km
- Glasgow – Liverpool 285 km
- Glasgow – Birkenhead 286 km
- Glasgow – Leeds 288 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 Glasgow from Nanjing?
The straight-line distance between Glasgow and Nanjing is 8,874 km (5,514 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Nanjing from Glasgow?
Nanjing is to the north-east of Glasgow, at an initial bearing of 46°.
How long is the flight from Glasgow to Nanjing?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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.