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Distance from Lijiang to Nanjing

Straight line

1,887 km
1,172 mi · 1,019 NM

By road

2,355 km
1,463 mi

Travel time

26 h 41 min
flight ≈ 2 h 52 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Nanjing?

Lijiang (China) and Nanjing (China) are quite far apart: 1,887 km in a straight line, that is 1,172 miles or 1,019 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lijiang to Nanjing is 2,355 km (1,463 miles), about 26 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Lijiang, Nanjing lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 29.7893°, 109.2594°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 52 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 Lijiang from Nanjing?

By road it is 2,355 km (1,463 miles) from Lijiang to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 1,887 km (1,172 miles).

How long is the drive from Lijiang to Nanjing?

About 26 h 41 min on the fastest route (2,355 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Lijiang?

Nanjing is to the east of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 52 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.