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Distance from Nanjing to Birmingham

Straight line

9,019 km
5,604 mi · 4,870 NM

By road

11,091 km
6,892 mi

Travel time

131 h 20 min
flight ≈ 11 h 46 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Birmingham?

Nanjing (China) and Birmingham (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,019 km in a straight line, that is 5,604 miles or 4,870 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Birmingham is 11,091 km (6,892 miles), about 131 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Birmingham lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 60.4707°, 74.4781°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 46 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 Birmingham?

By road it is 11,091 km (6,892 miles) from Nanjing to Birmingham; in a straight line it is 9,019 km (5,604 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Birmingham?

About 131 h 20 min on the fastest route (11,091 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birmingham from Nanjing?

Birmingham is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Birmingham?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 46 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.