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Distance from Nanjing to Brisbane

Straight line

7,522 km
4,674 mi · 4,062 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 54 min

Direction

SSE 147°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Brisbane?

Nanjing (China) and Brisbane (Australia) are very far apart: 7,522 km in a straight line, that is 4,674 miles or 4,062 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 Brisbane, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Nanjing, Brisbane lies to the south-east (initial bearing 147°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 2.4032°, 136.3079°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 54 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Nanjing from Brisbane?

The straight-line distance between Nanjing and Brisbane is 7,522 km (4,674 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Brisbane from Nanjing?

Brisbane is to the south-east of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 147°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Brisbane?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 54 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.