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Distance from Nanjing to Florence

Straight line

8,855 km
5,502 mi · 4,781 NM

By road

10,764 km
6,688 mi

Travel time

128 h 31 min
flight ≈ 11 h 34 min

Direction

NW 316°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Florence?

Nanjing (China) and Florence (Italy) are very far apart: 8,855 km in a straight line, that is 5,502 miles or 4,781 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Florence is 10,764 km (6,688 miles), about 128 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Florence lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 52.6481°, 71.2377°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 34 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 Florence?

By road it is 10,764 km (6,688 miles) from Nanjing to Florence; in a straight line it is 8,855 km (5,502 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Florence?

About 128 h 31 min on the fastest route (10,764 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Florence from Nanjing?

Florence is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 316°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Florence?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 34 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.