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Distance from Nanjing to Leipzig

Straight line

8,318 km
5,169 mi · 4,491 NM

By road

9,979 km
6,201 mi

Travel time

119 h 41 min
flight ≈ 10 h 54 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Leipzig?

Nanjing (China) and Leipzig (Germany) are very far apart: 8,318 km in a straight line, that is 5,169 miles or 4,491 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Leipzig is 9,979 km (6,201 miles), about 119 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Leipzig lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 55.5545°, 77.0112°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 54 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 Leipzig?

By road it is 9,979 km (6,201 miles) from Nanjing to Leipzig; in a straight line it is 8,318 km (5,169 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Leipzig?

About 119 h 41 min on the fastest route (9,979 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leipzig from Nanjing?

Leipzig is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Leipzig?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 54 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.