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Distance from Hannover to Nanjing

Straight line

8,407 km
5,224 mi · 4,539 NM

By road

10,077 km
6,261 mi

Travel time

120 h 33 min
flight ≈ 11 h

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Hannover from Nanjing?

Hannover (Germany) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 8,407 km in a straight line, that is 5,224 miles or 4,539 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hannover to Nanjing is 10,077 km (6,261 miles), about 120 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Hannover, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 56.7298°, 77.0993°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h (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 Hannover from Nanjing?

By road it is 10,077 km (6,261 miles) from Hannover to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 8,407 km (5,224 miles).

How long is the drive from Hannover to Nanjing?

About 120 h 33 min on the fastest route (10,077 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Hannover?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Hannover, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Hannover to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 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.