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Distance from Nanjing to Essen

Straight line

8,618 km
5,355 mi · 4,653 NM

By road

10,322 km
6,414 mi

Travel time

122 h 47 min
flight ≈ 11 h 16 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Essen?

Nanjing (China) and Essen (Germany) are very far apart: 8,618 km in a straight line, that is 5,355 miles or 4,653 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Essen is 10,322 km (6,414 miles), about 122 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Essen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 57.2203°, 75.5864°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 16 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 Essen?

By road it is 10,322 km (6,414 miles) from Nanjing to Essen; in a straight line it is 8,618 km (5,355 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Essen?

About 122 h 47 min on the fastest route (10,322 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Essen from Nanjing?

Essen is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Essen?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 16 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.