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Distance from Plovdiv to Nanjing

Straight line

8,003 km
4,973 mi · 4,321 NM

By road

10,488 km
6,517 mi

Travel time

121 h 19 min
flight ≈ 10 h 30 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Plovdiv from Nanjing?

Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 8,003 km in a straight line, that is 4,973 miles or 4,321 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Plovdiv to Nanjing is 10,488 km (6,517 miles), about 121 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Plovdiv, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into China. The halfway point is at 47.8975°, 75.8613°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 30 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 Plovdiv from Nanjing?

By road it is 10,488 km (6,517 miles) from Plovdiv to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 8,003 km (4,973 miles).

How long is the drive from Plovdiv to Nanjing?

About 121 h 19 min on the fastest route (10,488 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Plovdiv?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Plovdiv to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 30 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.