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Distance from Nanjing to Manhattan

Straight line

11,834 km
7,353 mi · 6,390 NM

By road

12,619 km
7,841 mi

Travel time

146 h 39 min
flight ≈ 15 h 18 min

Direction

N 10°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Manhattan?

Nanjing (China) and Manhattan (United States) are very far apart: 11,834 km in a straight line, that is 7,353 miles or 6,390 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Manhattan is 12,619 km (7,841 miles), about 146 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 7% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Manhattan lies to the north (initial bearing 10°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 80.4397°, 175.6634°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 18 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 Manhattan?

By road it is 12,619 km (7,841 miles) from Nanjing to Manhattan; in a straight line it is 11,834 km (7,353 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Manhattan?

About 146 h 39 min on the fastest route (12,619 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Manhattan from Nanjing?

Manhattan is to the north of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 10°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Manhattan?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 18 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.