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Distance from Nanjing to Birkenhead

Straight line

9,005 km
5,596 mi · 4,862 NM

By road

11,244 km
6,987 mi

Travel time

133 h 9 min
flight ≈ 11 h 45 min

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Birkenhead?

Nanjing (China) and Birkenhead (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,005 km in a straight line, that is 5,596 miles or 4,862 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Birkenhead is 11,244 km (6,987 miles), about 133 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Birkenhead lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 61.1144°, 75.2351°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 45 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 Birkenhead?

By road it is 11,244 km (6,987 miles) from Nanjing to Birkenhead; in a straight line it is 9,005 km (5,596 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Birkenhead?

About 133 h 9 min on the fastest route (11,244 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birkenhead from Nanjing?

Birkenhead is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 329°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Birkenhead?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 45 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.