The straight-line distance from Beijing, China to Nanjing, China is 898 km (558 miles).Nanjing is SSE of Beijing.
Distance (km)
898
straight line
Distance (miles)
558
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSE
165° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 36 min | 898 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 14 hr 36 min | ~1,167 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Beijing, China |
| To | Nanjing, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 898 km (558 miles) |
| Bearing | 165° (SSE) |
| Coordinates (Beijing) | 39.9042°, 116.4074° |
| Coordinates (Nanjing) | 32.0603°, 118.7969° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Beijing to Nanjing is 898 km (558 miles). Nanjing is SSE of Beijing.
A direct flight from Beijing to Nanjing takes approximately 1 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Beijing to Nanjing takes approximately 14 hr 36 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Nanjing is SSE (165 degrees) from Beijing.
The distance from Nanjing to Beijing is the same: 898 km (558 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.