Distance from Nanjing to Edinburgh
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How far is Nanjing from Edinburgh?
Nanjing (China) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,819 km in a straight line, that is 5,480 miles or 4,762 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Nanjing, Edinburgh lies to the north-west (initial bearing 331°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 61.8480°, 78.0173°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Nanjing
- Nanjing – Hefei 143 km
- Nanjing – Wuxi 153 km
- Nanjing – Huainan 179 km
- Nanjing – Changshu City 191 km
- Nanjing – Suzhou 192 km
- Nanjing – Kunshan 219 km
- Nanjing – Hangzhou 237 km
- Nanjing – Shanghai 270 km
- Nanjing – Tongshan 280 km
Other distances from Edinburgh
- Edinburgh – Glasgow 67 km
- Edinburgh – Sunderland 163 km
- Edinburgh – Belfast 229 km
- Edinburgh – Blackpool 238 km
- Edinburgh – Preston 245 km
- Edinburgh – Bradford 257 km
- Edinburgh – Leeds 262 km
- Edinburgh – Manchester 282 km
- Edinburgh – Liverpool 283 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nanjing from Edinburgh?
The straight-line distance between Nanjing and Edinburgh is 8,819 km (5,480 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Edinburgh from Nanjing?
Edinburgh is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 331°.
How long is the flight from Nanjing to Edinburgh?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 31 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.