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Distance from Nanjing to Hiroshima

Straight line

1,299 km
807 mi · 702 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 7 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Hiroshima?

Nanjing (China) and Hiroshima (Japan) are quite far apart: 1,299 km in a straight line, that is 807 miles or 702 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Nanjing and Hiroshima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Nanjing, Hiroshima lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 33.4185°, 125.5221°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 7 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Nanjing from Hiroshima?

The straight-line distance between Nanjing and Hiroshima is 1,299 km (807 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Hiroshima from Nanjing?

Hiroshima is to the east of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 75°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Hiroshima?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 7 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.