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Distance from Jinan to Kampala

Straight line

9,493 km
5,899 mi · 5,126 NM

By road

8,796 km
5,466 mi

Travel time

108 h 53 min
flight ≈ 12 h 22 min

Direction

W 267°
initial bearing

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How far is Jinan from Kampala?

Jinan (China) and Kampala (Uganda) are very far apart: 9,493 km in a straight line, that is 5,899 miles or 5,126 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jinan to Kampala is 8,796 km (5,466 miles), about 108 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Jinan, Kampala lies to the west (initial bearing 267°). The route crosses from China into Uganda. The halfway point is at 24.1941°, 69.1023°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 22 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 Kampala?

By road it is 8,796 km (5,466 miles) from Jinan to Kampala; in a straight line it is 9,493 km (5,899 miles).

How long is the drive from Jinan to Kampala?

About 108 h 53 min on the fastest route (8,796 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kampala from Jinan?

Kampala is to the west of Jinan, at an initial bearing of 267°.

How long is the flight from Jinan to Kampala?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 22 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.