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Distance from Jinan to Houston

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

NNE 29°
initial bearing

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How far is Jinan from Houston?

Jinan (China) and Houston (United States) 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 Jinan, Houston lies to the north-east (initial bearing 29°). The route crosses from China into United States. 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 Jinan from Houston?

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

In which direction is Houston from Jinan?

Houston is to the north-east of Jinan, at an initial bearing of 29°.

How long is the flight from Jinan to Houston?

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.