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Distance from Gent to Jinan

Straight line

8,319 km
5,169 mi · 4,492 NM

By road

10,092 km
6,271 mi

Travel time

120 h 12 min
flight ≈ 10 h 54 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Jinan?

Gent (Belgium) and Jinan (China) are very far apart: 8,319 km in a straight line, that is 5,169 miles or 4,492 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Jinan is 10,092 km (6,271 miles), about 120 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Jinan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from Belgium into China. The halfway point is at 59.8065°, 70.7912°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 54 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 Gent from Jinan?

By road it is 10,092 km (6,271 miles) from Gent to Jinan; in a straight line it is 8,319 km (5,169 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Jinan?

About 120 h 12 min on the fastest route (10,092 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jinan from Gent?

Jinan is to the north-east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Jinan?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 54 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.