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Distance from Nanjing to Catania

Straight line

8,979 km
5,579 mi · 4,848 NM

By road

11,809 km
7,338 mi

Travel time

140 h 3 min
flight ≈ 11 h 43 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Catania?

Nanjing (China) and Catania (Italy) are very far apart: 8,979 km in a straight line, that is 5,579 miles or 4,848 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Catania is 11,809 km (7,338 miles), about 140 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Catania lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 48.3227°, 69.3252°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 43 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 Catania?

By road it is 11,809 km (7,338 miles) from Nanjing to Catania; in a straight line it is 8,979 km (5,579 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Catania?

About 140 h 3 min on the fastest route (11,809 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Catania from Nanjing?

Catania is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Catania?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 43 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.