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Distance from Marseille to Nanjing

Straight line

9,267 km
5,759 mi · 5,004 NM

By road

11,333 km
7,042 mi

Travel time

132 h 57 min
flight ≈ 12 h 5 min

Direction

NE 52°
initial bearing

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How far is Marseille from Nanjing?

Marseille (France) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 9,267 km in a straight line, that is 5,759 miles or 5,004 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Marseille to Nanjing is 11,333 km (7,042 miles), about 132 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Marseille, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 54.4105°, 68.6758°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 5 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 Marseille from Nanjing?

By road it is 11,333 km (7,042 miles) from Marseille to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 9,267 km (5,759 miles).

How long is the drive from Marseille to Nanjing?

About 132 h 57 min on the fastest route (11,333 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Marseille?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Marseille, at an initial bearing of 52°.

How long is the flight from Marseille to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 5 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.