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Distance from Nanjing to Cardiff

Straight line

9,160 km
5,692 mi · 4,946 NM

By road

11,132 km
6,917 mi

Travel time

131 h 55 min
flight ≈ 11 h 57 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Cardiff?

Nanjing (China) and Cardiff (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,160 km in a straight line, that is 5,692 miles or 4,946 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Cardiff is 11,132 km (6,917 miles), about 131 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Cardiff lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 60.6041°, 73.1996°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 57 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 Cardiff?

By road it is 11,132 km (6,917 miles) from Nanjing to Cardiff; in a straight line it is 9,160 km (5,692 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Cardiff?

About 131 h 55 min on the fastest route (11,132 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cardiff from Nanjing?

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

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Cardiff?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 57 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.