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Distance from Jinan to Edinburgh

Straight line

8,294 km
5,154 mi · 4,478 NM

By road

11,039 km
6,859 mi

Travel time

131 h 4 min
flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Jinan from Edinburgh?

Jinan (China) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,294 km in a straight line, that is 5,154 miles or 4,478 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jinan to Edinburgh is 11,039 km (6,859 miles), about 131 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Jinan, Edinburgh lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 63.5041°, 74.0839°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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 Edinburgh?

By road it is 11,039 km (6,859 miles) from Jinan to Edinburgh; in a straight line it is 8,294 km (5,154 miles).

How long is the drive from Jinan to Edinburgh?

About 131 h 4 min on the fastest route (11,039 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Edinburgh from Jinan?

Edinburgh is to the north-west of Jinan, at an initial bearing of 330°.

How long is the flight from Jinan to Edinburgh?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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.