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Distance from Jinan to Chicago

Straight line

10,957 km
6,808 mi · 5,916 NM

By road

12,130 km
7,537 mi

Travel time

141 h 12 min
flight ≈ 14 h 12 min

Direction

NNE 18°
initial bearing

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How far is Jinan from Chicago?

Jinan (China) and Chicago (United States) are very far apart: 10,957 km in a straight line, that is 6,808 miles or 5,916 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jinan to Chicago is 12,130 km (7,537 miles), about 141 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Jinan, Chicago lies to the north (initial bearing 18°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 75.1653°, -174.9345°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 12 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 Jinan from Chicago?

By road it is 12,130 km (7,537 miles) from Jinan to Chicago; in a straight line it is 10,957 km (6,808 miles).

How long is the drive from Jinan to Chicago?

About 141 h 12 min on the fastest route (12,130 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chicago from Jinan?

Chicago is to the north of Jinan, at an initial bearing of 18°.

How long is the flight from Jinan to Chicago?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 12 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.