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Distance from Jilin to Nanjing

Straight line

1,475 km
916 mi · 796 NM

By road

1,902 km
1,182 mi

Travel time

21 h 20 min
flight ≈ 2 h 21 min

Direction

SSW 210°
initial bearing

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How far is Jilin from Nanjing?

Jilin (China) and Nanjing (China) are quite far apart: 1,475 km in a straight line, that is 916 miles or 796 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jilin to Nanjing is 1,902 km (1,182 miles), about 21 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Jilin, Nanjing lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 38.0200°, 122.3552°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 21 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 Jilin from Nanjing?

By road it is 1,902 km (1,182 miles) from Jilin to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 1,475 km (916 miles).

How long is the drive from Jilin to Nanjing?

About 21 h 20 min on the fastest route (1,902 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Jilin?

Nanjing is to the south-west of Jilin, at an initial bearing of 210°.

How long is the flight from Jilin to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 21 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.