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Distance from Nanjing to Bordeaux

Straight line

9,520 km
5,916 mi · 5,141 NM

By road

11,426 km
7,100 mi

Travel time

134 h 4 min
flight ≈ 12 h 24 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Bordeaux?

Nanjing (China) and Bordeaux (France) are very far apart: 9,520 km in a straight line, that is 5,916 miles or 5,141 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Bordeaux is 11,426 km (7,100 miles), about 134 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Bordeaux lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 57.2552°, 67.7435°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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 Bordeaux?

By road it is 11,426 km (7,100 miles) from Nanjing to Bordeaux; in a straight line it is 9,520 km (5,916 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Bordeaux?

About 134 h 4 min on the fastest route (11,426 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bordeaux from Nanjing?

Bordeaux is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Bordeaux?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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.