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Distance from Nanchong to Hiroshima

Straight line

2,500 km
1,553 mi · 1,350 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 37 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanchong from Hiroshima?

Nanchong (China) and Hiroshima (Japan) are quite far apart: 2,500 km in a straight line, that is 1,553 miles or 1,350 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Nanchong and Hiroshima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Nanchong, Hiroshima lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 33.2956°, 118.9973°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 37 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Nanchong from Hiroshima?

The straight-line distance between Nanchong and Hiroshima is 2,500 km (1,553 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Hiroshima from Nanchong?

Hiroshima is to the east of Nanchong, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Nanchong to Hiroshima?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 37 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.