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Distance from Jinan to Lyon

Straight line

8,637 km
5,367 mi · 4,664 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 18 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Jinan from Lyon?

Jinan (China) and Lyon (France) are very far apart: 8,637 km in a straight line, that is 5,367 miles or 4,664 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Jinan, Lyon lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 57.3513°, 66.8244°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 18 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 Lyon?

The straight-line distance between Jinan and Lyon is 8,637 km (5,367 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lyon from Jinan?

Lyon is to the north-west of Jinan, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Jinan to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 18 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.