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Distance from Nanjing to Adelaide

Straight line

7,700 km
4,784 mi · 4,158 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 7 min

Direction

SSE 163°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Adelaide?

Nanjing (China) and Adelaide (Australia) are very far apart: 7,700 km in a straight line, that is 4,784 miles or 4,158 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 Nanjing and Adelaide, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Nanjing, Adelaide lies to the south (initial bearing 163°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -1.4552°, 128.5224°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 7 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Nanjing from Adelaide?

The straight-line distance between Nanjing and Adelaide is 7,700 km (4,784 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Adelaide from Nanjing?

Adelaide is to the south of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 163°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Adelaide?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 7 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.