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Distance from Northampton to Nanjing

Straight line

8,985 km
5,583 mi · 4,852 NM

By road

11,013 km
6,843 mi

Travel time

130 h 32 min
flight ≈ 11 h 44 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Northampton from Nanjing?

Northampton (United Kingdom) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 8,985 km in a straight line, that is 5,583 miles or 4,852 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Northampton to Nanjing is 11,013 km (6,843 miles), about 130 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Northampton, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 60.0561°, 74.4437°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 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 Northampton from Nanjing?

By road it is 11,013 km (6,843 miles) from Northampton to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 8,985 km (5,583 miles).

How long is the drive from Northampton to Nanjing?

About 130 h 32 min on the fastest route (11,013 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Northampton?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Northampton, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Northampton to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 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.