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Chongqing, China → Nanjing, China
Distance Result
745 miles
1,199 km | 647 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Chongqing to Nanjing is about 1,199 km (745 miles) as the crow flies, or 647 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 1.5 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 13h 19min
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 2h 10min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Chongqing and Nanjing is 745 miles (1,199 kilometers).
A direct flight from Chongqing to Nanjing takes approximately 2h 10min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Chongqing to Nanjing takes approximately 13h 19min, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.