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Distance from Jinan to Kathmandu

Straight line

3,131 km
1,946 mi · 1,691 NM

By road

4,596 km
2,856 mi

Travel time

53 h 39 min
flight ≈ 4 h 25 min

Direction

W 261°
initial bearing

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How far is Jinan from Kathmandu?

Jinan (China) and Kathmandu (Nepal) are very far apart: 3,131 km in a straight line, that is 1,946 miles or 1,691 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jinan to Kathmandu is 4,596 km (2,856 miles), about 53 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Jinan, Kathmandu lies to the west (initial bearing 261°). The route crosses from China into Nepal. The halfway point is at 33.1903°, 100.3568°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 25 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 Kathmandu?

By road it is 4,596 km (2,856 miles) from Jinan to Kathmandu; in a straight line it is 3,131 km (1,946 miles).

How long is the drive from Jinan to Kathmandu?

About 53 h 39 min on the fastest route (4,596 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kathmandu from Jinan?

Kathmandu is to the west of Jinan, at an initial bearing of 261°.

How long is the flight from Jinan to Kathmandu?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 25 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.