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Distance from Helsinki to Nanjing

Straight line

7,175 km
4,459 mi · 3,874 NM

By road

9,136 km
5,677 mi

Travel time

113 h 54 min
flight ≈ 9 h 28 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Helsinki from Nanjing?

Helsinki (Finland) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 7,175 km in a straight line, that is 4,459 miles or 3,874 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Helsinki to Nanjing is 9,136 km (5,677 miles), about 113 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Helsinki, Nanjing lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Finland into China. The halfway point is at 55.7106°, 87.4105°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 28 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 Helsinki from Nanjing?

By road it is 9,136 km (5,677 miles) from Helsinki to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 7,175 km (4,459 miles).

How long is the drive from Helsinki to Nanjing?

About 113 h 54 min on the fastest route (9,136 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Helsinki?

Nanjing is to the east of Helsinki, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 28 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.