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Distance from Sosnowiec to Nanjing

Straight line

7,968 km
4,951 mi · 4,302 NM

By road

9,574 km
5,949 mi

Travel time

115 h 46 min
flight ≈ 10 h 28 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Sosnowiec from Nanjing?

Sosnowiec (Poland) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 7,968 km in a straight line, that is 4,951 miles or 4,302 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sosnowiec to Nanjing is 9,574 km (5,949 miles), about 115 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Sosnowiec, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Poland into China. The halfway point is at 53.2210°, 78.3788°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 28 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 Sosnowiec from Nanjing?

By road it is 9,574 km (5,949 miles) from Sosnowiec to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 7,968 km (4,951 miles).

How long is the drive from Sosnowiec to Nanjing?

About 115 h 46 min on the fastest route (9,574 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Sosnowiec?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Sosnowiec, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Sosnowiec to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 28 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.