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Distance from Houston to Jinan

Straight line

11,916 km
7,404 mi · 6,434 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 24 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Houston from Jinan?

Houston (United States) and Jinan (China) are very far apart: 11,916 km in a straight line, that is 7,404 miles or 6,434 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Houston, Jinan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 66.7561°, -161.4301°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 24 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 Houston from Jinan?

The straight-line distance between Houston and Jinan is 11,916 km (7,404 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Jinan from Houston?

Jinan is to the north-west of Houston, at an initial bearing of 333°.

How long is the flight from Houston to Jinan?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 24 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.