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Distance from Nanjing to Milan

Straight line

8,880 km
5,518 mi · 4,795 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 36 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Milan?

Nanjing (China) and Milan (Italy) are very far apart: 8,880 km in a straight line, that is 5,518 miles or 4,795 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Nanjing, Milan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 54.0811°, 71.5996°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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 Milan?

The straight-line distance between Nanjing and Milan is 8,880 km (5,518 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Milan from Nanjing?

Milan is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Milan?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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.