Distance from Almaty to Ürümqi
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How far is Almaty from Ürümqi?
Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Ürümqi (China) are quite far apart: 864 km in a straight line, that is 537 miles or 467 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Almaty to Ürümqi is 991 km (616 miles), about 11 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.
From Almaty, Ürümqi lies to the east (initial bearing 82°). The route crosses from Kazakhstan into China. The halfway point is at 43.6531°, 82.2404°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Almaty – Lahore 1,320 km
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- Ürümqi – Novosibirsk 1,294 km
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- Ürümqi – Gujranwala 1,744 km
- Ürümqi – Amritsar 1,753 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Almaty from Ürümqi?
By road it is 991 km (616 miles) from Almaty to Ürümqi; in a straight line it is 864 km (537 miles).
How long is the drive from Almaty to Ürümqi?
About 11 h 4 min on the fastest route (991 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Ürümqi from Almaty?
Ürümqi is to the east of Almaty, at an initial bearing of 82°.
How long is the flight from Almaty to Ürümqi?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 35 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.