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Distance from Lille to Nanjing

Straight line

8,894 km
5,526 mi · 4,802 NM

By road

10,643 km
6,613 mi

Travel time

126 h 20 min
flight ≈ 11 h 37 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Nanjing?

Lille (France) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 8,894 km in a straight line, that is 5,526 miles or 4,802 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lille to Nanjing is 10,643 km (6,613 miles), about 126 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Lille, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 58.1928°, 73.8165°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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 Lille from Nanjing?

By road it is 10,643 km (6,613 miles) from Lille to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 8,894 km (5,526 miles).

How long is the drive from Lille to Nanjing?

About 126 h 20 min on the fastest route (10,643 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Lille?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Lille, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Lille to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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.