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Distance from Nanjing to Paris

Straight line

9,059 km
5,629 mi · 4,891 NM

By road

10,842 km
6,737 mi

Travel time

128 h 17 min
flight ≈ 11 h 49 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Paris?

Nanjing (China) and Paris (France) are very far apart: 9,059 km in a straight line, that is 5,629 miles or 4,891 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Paris is 10,842 km (6,737 miles), about 128 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Paris lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 57.7779°, 72.0449°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 49 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 Paris?

By road it is 10,842 km (6,737 miles) from Nanjing to Paris; in a straight line it is 9,059 km (5,629 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Paris?

About 128 h 17 min on the fastest route (10,842 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Paris from Nanjing?

Paris is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Paris?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 49 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.