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Distance from Nanjing to Brooklyn

Straight line

11,848 km
7,362 mi · 6,398 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 19 min

Direction

N 10°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Brooklyn?

Nanjing (China) and Brooklyn (United States) are very far apart: 11,848 km in a straight line, that is 7,362 miles or 6,398 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Nanjing, Brooklyn lies to the north (initial bearing 10°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 80.4601°, 176.0516°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 19 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 Brooklyn?

The straight-line distance between Nanjing and Brooklyn is 11,848 km (7,362 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Brooklyn from Nanjing?

Brooklyn is to the north of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 10°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Brooklyn?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 19 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.