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Distance from Nanjing to Tarsus

Straight line

7,464 km
4,638 mi · 4,030 NM

By road

9,494 km
5,899 mi

Travel time

110 h 24 min
flight ≈ 9 h 50 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Tarsus?

Nanjing (China) and Tarsus (Türkiye) are very far apart: 7,464 km in a straight line, that is 4,638 miles or 4,030 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Tarsus is 9,494 km (5,899 miles), about 110 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Tarsus lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 42.7169°, 78.3347°.

A direct flight would take about 9 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 Tarsus?

By road it is 9,494 km (5,899 miles) from Nanjing to Tarsus; in a straight line it is 7,464 km (4,638 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Tarsus?

About 110 h 24 min on the fastest route (9,494 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tarsus from Nanjing?

Tarsus is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Tarsus?

A direct flight would take about 9 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.