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Distance from Lisbon to Nanjing

Straight line

10,503 km
6,526 mi · 5,671 NM

By road

12,578 km
7,816 mi

Travel time

146 h 17 min
flight ≈ 13 h 38 min

Direction

NE 42°
initial bearing

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How far is Lisbon from Nanjing?

Lisbon (Portugal) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 10,503 km in a straight line, that is 6,526 miles or 5,671 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lisbon to Nanjing is 12,578 km (7,816 miles), about 146 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Lisbon, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 42°). The route crosses from Portugal into China. The halfway point is at 58.1895°, 59.6531°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 38 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 Lisbon from Nanjing?

By road it is 12,578 km (7,816 miles) from Lisbon to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 10,503 km (6,526 miles).

How long is the drive from Lisbon to Nanjing?

About 146 h 17 min on the fastest route (12,578 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Lisbon?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Lisbon, at an initial bearing of 42°.

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 38 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.