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Distance from Nanjing to Mosul

Straight line

6,806 km
4,229 mi · 3,675 NM

By road

8,589 km
5,337 mi

Travel time

101 h 23 min
flight ≈ 9 h

Direction

WNW 297°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Mosul?

Nanjing (China) and Mosul (Iraq) are very far apart: 6,806 km in a straight line, that is 4,229 miles or 3,675 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Mosul is 8,589 km (5,337 miles), about 101 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Mosul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 297°). The route crosses from China into Iraq. The halfway point is at 40.7023°, 82.0762°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h (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 Mosul?

By road it is 8,589 km (5,337 miles) from Nanjing to Mosul; in a straight line it is 6,806 km (4,229 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Mosul?

About 101 h 23 min on the fastest route (8,589 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mosul from Nanjing?

Mosul is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 297°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Mosul?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 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.