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Distance from Tokyo to Nanjing

Straight line

1,972 km
1,226 mi · 1,065 NM

By road

1,618 km
1,006 mi

Travel time

30 h 48 min
flight ≈ 2 h 58 min

Direction

W 264°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Nanjing?

Tokyo (Japan) and Nanjing (China) are quite far apart: 1,972 km in a straight line, that is 1,226 miles or 1,065 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Nanjing is 1,618 km (1,006 miles), about 30 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Tokyo, Nanjing lies to the west (initial bearing 264°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 34.3208°, 129.0099°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 58 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 Tokyo from Nanjing?

By road it is 1,618 km (1,006 miles) from Tokyo to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 1,972 km (1,226 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Nanjing?

About 30 h 48 min on the fastest route (1,618 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Tokyo?

Nanjing is to the west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 264°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 58 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.