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Distance from Nanjing to Recife

Straight line

16,213 km
10,074 mi · 8,754 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 46 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Recife?

Nanjing (China) and Recife (Brazil) are very far apart: 16,213 km in a straight line, that is 10,074 miles or 8,754 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Nanjing, Recife lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from China into Brazil. The halfway point is at 41.5319°, 23.5947°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 46 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 Recife?

The straight-line distance between Nanjing and Recife is 16,213 km (10,074 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Recife from Nanjing?

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

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Recife?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 46 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.