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Distance from Nanjing to Plovdiv

Straight line

8,003 km
4,973 mi · 4,321 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 30 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Plovdiv?

Nanjing (China) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 8,003 km in a straight line, that is 4,973 miles or 4,321 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Nanjing, Plovdiv lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 47.8975°, 75.8613°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 30 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 Plovdiv?

The straight-line distance between Nanjing and Plovdiv is 8,003 km (4,973 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Plovdiv from Nanjing?

Plovdiv is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Plovdiv?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 30 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.