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Distance from Jinan to Durban

Straight line

11,596 km
7,205 mi · 6,261 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h

Direction

WSW 243°
initial bearing

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How far is Jinan from Durban?

Jinan (China) and Durban (South Africa) are very far apart: 11,596 km in a straight line, that is 7,205 miles or 6,261 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Jinan, Durban lies to the south-west (initial bearing 243°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at 4.6470°, 71.9299°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h (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 Durban?

The straight-line distance between Jinan and Durban is 11,596 km (7,205 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Durban from Jinan?

Durban is to the south-west of Jinan, at an initial bearing of 243°.

How long is the flight from Jinan to Durban?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 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.