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Distance from Pretoria to Nanjing

Straight line

11,535 km
7,168 mi · 6,229 NM

By road

8,923 km
5,545 mi

Travel time

116 h 22 min
flight ≈ 14 h 55 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Pretoria from Nanjing?

Pretoria (South Africa) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 11,535 km in a straight line, that is 7,168 miles or 6,229 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pretoria to Nanjing is 8,923 km (5,545 miles), about 116 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Pretoria, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 4.4831°, 71.7198°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 55 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 Pretoria from Nanjing?

By road it is 8,923 km (5,545 miles) from Pretoria to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 11,535 km (7,168 miles).

How long is the drive from Pretoria to Nanjing?

About 116 h 22 min on the fastest route (8,923 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Pretoria?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Pretoria, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Pretoria to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 55 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.