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New York City, United States → Jinan, China

Distance Result

7,045 miles

11,338 km  |  6,122 nautical miles

Straight-line (great circle) distance

The distance from New York City to Jinan is about 11,338 km (7,045 miles) as the crow flies, or 6,122 nautical miles.

This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.

Putting the number to use

  • At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 14.2 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
  • Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
  • For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.

Driving

≈ 5d 5h

Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.

Flying

≈ 14h 5min

Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The straight-line (great circle) distance between New York City and Jinan is 7,045 miles (11,338 kilometers).

A direct flight from New York City to Jinan takes approximately 14h 5min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.

Driving from New York City to Jinan takes approximately 5d 5h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.