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Distance from Nanjing to Dortmund

Straight line

8,589 km
5,337 mi · 4,638 NM

By road

10,284 km
6,390 mi

Travel time

122 h 26 min
flight ≈ 11 h 14 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Dortmund?

Nanjing (China) and Dortmund (Germany) are very far apart: 8,589 km in a straight line, that is 5,337 miles or 4,638 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Dortmund is 10,284 km (6,390 miles), about 122 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Dortmund lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 57.1007°, 75.7590°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 14 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 Dortmund?

By road it is 10,284 km (6,390 miles) from Nanjing to Dortmund; in a straight line it is 8,589 km (5,337 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Dortmund?

About 122 h 26 min on the fastest route (10,284 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dortmund from Nanjing?

Dortmund is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Dortmund?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 14 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.