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Distance from Karaj to Nanjing

Straight line

6,153 km
3,823 mi · 3,322 NM

By road

7,683 km
4,774 mi

Travel time

89 h 56 min
flight ≈ 8 h 11 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Karaj from Nanjing?

Karaj (Iran) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 6,153 km in a straight line, that is 3,823 miles or 3,322 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karaj to Nanjing is 7,683 km (4,774 miles), about 89 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Karaj, Nanjing lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 39.0378°, 85.7376°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 11 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 Karaj from Nanjing?

By road it is 7,683 km (4,774 miles) from Karaj to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 6,153 km (3,823 miles).

How long is the drive from Karaj to Nanjing?

About 89 h 56 min on the fastest route (7,683 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Karaj?

Nanjing is to the east of Karaj, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Karaj to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 11 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.