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Distance from Nanjing to Pretoria

Straight line

11,535 km
7,168 mi · 6,229 NM

By road

8,909 km
5,536 mi

Travel time

116 h 24 min
flight ≈ 14 h 55 min

Direction

WSW 248°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Pretoria?

Nanjing (China) and Pretoria (South Africa) are very far apart: 11,535 km in a straight line, that is 7,168 miles or 6,229 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Pretoria is 8,909 km (5,536 miles), about 116 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Nanjing, Pretoria lies to the west (initial bearing 248°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at 4.4831°, 71.7198°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 55 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 Pretoria?

By road it is 8,909 km (5,536 miles) from Nanjing to Pretoria; in a straight line it is 11,535 km (7,168 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Pretoria?

About 116 h 24 min on the fastest route (8,909 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pretoria from Nanjing?

Pretoria is to the west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 248°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Pretoria?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 55 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.