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Distance from Jinan to Sydney

Straight line

8,578 km
5,330 mi · 4,632 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 13 min

Direction

SSE 151°
initial bearing

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How far is Jinan from Sydney?

Jinan (China) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 8,578 km in a straight line, that is 5,330 miles or 4,632 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Jinan and Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jinan, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 151°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 1.4650°, 134.4071°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 13 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jinan from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Jinan and Sydney is 8,578 km (5,330 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Jinan?

Sydney is to the south-east of Jinan, at an initial bearing of 151°.

How long is the flight from Jinan to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 13 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.