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Distance from Nanjing to Bielefeld

Straight line

8,495 km
5,279 mi · 4,587 NM

By road

10,179 km
6,325 mi

Travel time

121 h 31 min
flight ≈ 11 h 7 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Bielefeld?

Nanjing (China) and Bielefeld (Germany) are very far apart: 8,495 km in a straight line, that is 5,279 miles or 4,587 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Bielefeld is 10,179 km (6,325 miles), about 121 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Bielefeld lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 56.9654°, 76.4898°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 7 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 Bielefeld?

By road it is 10,179 km (6,325 miles) from Nanjing to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 8,495 km (5,279 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Bielefeld?

About 121 h 31 min on the fastest route (10,179 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Nanjing?

Bielefeld is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.