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Distance from Nanjing to Abidjan

Straight line

12,693 km
7,887 mi · 6,854 NM

By road

12,763 km
7,930 mi

Travel time

148 h 35 min
flight ≈ 16 h 22 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Abidjan?

Nanjing (China) and Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) are very far apart: 12,693 km in a straight line, that is 7,887 miles or 6,854 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Abidjan is 12,763 km (7,930 miles), about 148 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Nanjing, Abidjan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from China into Côte d’Ivoire. The halfway point is at 34.9780°, 49.0045°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 22 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 Nanjing from Abidjan?

By road it is 12,763 km (7,930 miles) from Nanjing to Abidjan; in a straight line it is 12,693 km (7,887 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Abidjan?

About 148 h 35 min on the fastest route (12,763 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Abidjan from Nanjing?

Abidjan is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Abidjan?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 22 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.