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Distance from Nanjing to Lijiang

Straight line

1,887 km
1,172 mi · 1,019 NM

By road

2,353 km
1,462 mi

Travel time

26 h 40 min
flight ≈ 2 h 52 min

Direction

WSW 257°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Lijiang?

Nanjing (China) and Lijiang (China) are quite far apart: 1,887 km in a straight line, that is 1,172 miles or 1,019 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Lijiang is 2,353 km (1,462 miles), about 26 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Lijiang lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 29.7893°, 109.2594°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 52 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 Lijiang?

By road it is 2,353 km (1,462 miles) from Nanjing to Lijiang; in a straight line it is 1,887 km (1,172 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Lijiang?

About 26 h 40 min on the fastest route (2,353 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lijiang from Nanjing?

Lijiang is to the west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 257°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Lijiang?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 52 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.