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Distance from Nanjing to Osaka

Straight line

1,581 km
983 mi · 854 NM

By road

1,624 km
1,009 mi

Travel time

30 h 45 min
flight ≈ 2 h 29 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Osaka?

Nanjing (China) and Osaka (Japan) are quite far apart: 1,581 km in a straight line, that is 983 miles or 854 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Osaka is 1,624 km (1,009 miles), about 30 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 3% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Osaka lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 33.6596°, 127.0125°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 29 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 Osaka?

By road it is 1,624 km (1,009 miles) from Nanjing to Osaka; in a straight line it is 1,581 km (983 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Osaka?

About 30 h 45 min on the fastest route (1,624 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Osaka from Nanjing?

Osaka is to the east of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 75°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Osaka?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 29 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.