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Distance from Nanjing to Lucknow

Straight line

3,699 km
2,298 mi · 1,997 NM

By road

5,166 km
3,210 mi

Travel time

60 h 15 min
flight ≈ 5 h 7 min

Direction

W 271°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Lucknow?

Nanjing (China) and Lucknow (India) are very far apart: 3,699 km in a straight line, that is 2,298 miles or 1,997 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Lucknow is 5,166 km (3,210 miles), about 60 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Lucknow lies to the west (initial bearing 271°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 30.8323°, 99.3445°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 7 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 Lucknow?

By road it is 5,166 km (3,210 miles) from Nanjing to Lucknow; in a straight line it is 3,699 km (2,298 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Lucknow?

About 60 h 15 min on the fastest route (5,166 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lucknow from Nanjing?

Lucknow is to the west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 271°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Lucknow?

A direct flight would take about 5 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.