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Distance from Nanchong to Essen

Straight line

7,976 km
4,956 mi · 4,307 NM

By road

9,422 km
5,854 mi

Travel time

112 h 46 min
flight ≈ 10 h 28 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanchong from Essen?

Nanchong (China) and Essen (Germany) are very far apart: 7,976 km in a straight line, that is 4,956 miles or 4,307 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanchong to Essen is 9,422 km (5,854 miles), about 112 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Nanchong, Essen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 52.9079°, 67.1180°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 28 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 Nanchong from Essen?

By road it is 9,422 km (5,854 miles) from Nanchong to Essen; in a straight line it is 7,976 km (4,956 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanchong to Essen?

About 112 h 46 min on the fastest route (9,422 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Essen from Nanchong?

Essen is to the north-west of Nanchong, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Nanchong to Essen?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 28 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.