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Distance from Lucknow to Nanjing

Straight line

3,699 km
2,298 mi · 1,997 NM

By road

5,157 km
3,204 mi

Travel time

60 h 22 min
flight ≈ 5 h 7 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Lucknow from Nanjing?

Lucknow (India) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 3,699 km in a straight line, that is 2,298 miles or 1,997 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lucknow to Nanjing is 5,157 km (3,204 miles), about 60 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Lucknow, Nanjing lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 30.8323°, 99.3445°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 7 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 Lucknow from Nanjing?

By road it is 5,157 km (3,204 miles) from Lucknow to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 3,699 km (2,298 miles).

How long is the drive from Lucknow to Nanjing?

About 60 h 22 min on the fastest route (5,157 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Lucknow?

Nanjing is to the east of Lucknow, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Lucknow to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 7 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.