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Distance from Nanjing to Bristol

Straight line

9,132 km
5,674 mi · 4,931 NM

By road

11,080 km
6,885 mi

Travel time

131 h 15 min
flight ≈ 11 h 55 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Bristol?

Nanjing (China) and Bristol (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,132 km in a straight line, that is 5,674 miles or 4,931 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Bristol is 11,080 km (6,885 miles), about 131 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Bristol lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 60.3929°, 73.2915°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 55 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 Bristol?

By road it is 11,080 km (6,885 miles) from Nanjing to Bristol; in a straight line it is 9,132 km (5,674 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Bristol?

About 131 h 15 min on the fastest route (11,080 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bristol from Nanjing?

Bristol is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Bristol?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 55 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.