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Distance from Samara to Nanjing

Straight line

5,839 km
3,628 mi · 3,153 NM

By road

7,129 km
4,430 mi

Travel time

84 h 50 min
flight ≈ 7 h 48 min

Direction

E 85°
initial bearing

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How far is Samara from Nanjing?

Samara (Russia) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 5,839 km in a straight line, that is 3,628 miles or 3,153 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samara to Nanjing is 7,129 km (4,430 miles), about 84 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Samara, Nanjing lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). The route crosses from Russia into China. The halfway point is at 47.9053°, 91.1501°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 48 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 Samara from Nanjing?

By road it is 7,129 km (4,430 miles) from Samara to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 5,839 km (3,628 miles).

How long is the drive from Samara to Nanjing?

About 84 h 50 min on the fastest route (7,129 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Samara?

Nanjing is to the east of Samara, at an initial bearing of 85°.

How long is the flight from Samara to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 48 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.