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Distance from Nanjing to Palermo

Straight line

9,066 km
5,633 mi · 4,895 NM

By road

11,937 km
7,417 mi

Travel time

141 h 29 min
flight ≈ 11 h 50 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Palermo?

Nanjing (China) and Palermo (Italy) are very far apart: 9,066 km in a straight line, that is 5,633 miles or 4,895 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Palermo is 11,937 km (7,417 miles), about 141 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Palermo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 49.2074°, 68.8591°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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 Palermo?

By road it is 11,937 km (7,417 miles) from Nanjing to Palermo; in a straight line it is 9,066 km (5,633 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Palermo?

About 141 h 29 min on the fastest route (11,937 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Palermo from Nanjing?

Palermo is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Palermo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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.