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Distance from Nanjing to Leeds

Straight line

8,903 km
5,532 mi · 4,807 NM

By road

11,201 km
6,960 mi

Travel time

132 h 38 min
flight ≈ 11 h 38 min

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Leeds?

Nanjing (China) and Leeds (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,903 km in a straight line, that is 5,532 miles or 4,807 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Leeds is 11,201 km (6,960 miles), about 132 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Leeds lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 60.7427°, 75.9089°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 38 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 Leeds?

By road it is 11,201 km (6,960 miles) from Nanjing to Leeds; in a straight line it is 8,903 km (5,532 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Leeds?

About 132 h 38 min on the fastest route (11,201 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leeds from Nanjing?

Leeds is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 329°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Leeds?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 38 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.