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Distance from Nanjing to Van

Straight line

6,703 km
4,165 mi · 3,620 NM

By road

8,563 km
5,321 mi

Travel time

100 h 12 min
flight ≈ 8 h 53 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Van?

Nanjing (China) and Van (Türkiye) are very far apart: 6,703 km in a straight line, that is 4,165 miles or 3,620 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Van is 8,563 km (5,321 miles), about 100 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Van lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 41.7868°, 82.8404°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 53 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 Van?

By road it is 8,563 km (5,321 miles) from Nanjing to Van; in a straight line it is 6,703 km (4,165 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Van?

About 100 h 12 min on the fastest route (8,563 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Van from Nanjing?

Van is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Van?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 53 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.