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Distance from Jinan to Datong

Straight line

499 km
310 mi · 270 NM

By road

633 km
394 mi

Travel time

7 h 15 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Jinan from Datong?

Jinan (China) and Datong (China) are a medium distance apart: 499 km in a straight line, that is 310 miles or 270 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jinan to Datong is 633 km (394 miles), about 7 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Jinan, Datong lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 38.3955°, 115.1882°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Datong?

By road it is 633 km (394 miles) from Jinan to Datong; in a straight line it is 499 km (310 miles).

How long is the drive from Jinan to Datong?

About 7 h 15 min on the fastest route (633 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Datong from Jinan?

Datong is to the north-west of Jinan, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Jinan to Datong?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.