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Distance from Mosul to Nanjing

Straight line

6,806 km
4,229 mi · 3,675 NM

By road

8,640 km
5,369 mi

Travel time

101 h 14 min
flight ≈ 9 h

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Mosul from Nanjing?

Mosul (Iraq) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 6,806 km in a straight line, that is 4,229 miles or 3,675 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mosul to Nanjing is 8,640 km (5,369 miles), about 101 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Mosul, Nanjing lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Iraq into China. The halfway point is at 40.7023°, 82.0762°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h (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 Mosul from Nanjing?

By road it is 8,640 km (5,369 miles) from Mosul to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 6,806 km (4,229 miles).

How long is the drive from Mosul to Nanjing?

About 101 h 14 min on the fastest route (8,640 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Mosul?

Nanjing is to the east of Mosul, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Mosul to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 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.