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Distance from Luton to Nanjing

Straight line

8,989 km
5,585 mi · 4,854 NM

By road

10,957 km
6,808 mi

Travel time

129 h 54 min
flight ≈ 11 h 44 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Luton from Nanjing?

Luton (United Kingdom) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 8,989 km in a straight line, that is 5,585 miles or 4,854 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luton to Nanjing is 10,957 km (6,808 miles), about 129 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Luton, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 59.7813°, 74.1719°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 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 Luton from Nanjing?

By road it is 10,957 km (6,808 miles) from Luton to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 8,989 km (5,585 miles).

How long is the drive from Luton to Nanjing?

About 129 h 54 min on the fastest route (10,957 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Luton?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Luton, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Luton to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 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.