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Distance from Baotou to Datong

Straight line

284 km
176 mi · 153 NM

By road

357 km
222 mi

Travel time

4 h 16 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

E 100°
initial bearing

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How far is Baotou from Datong?

Baotou (China) and Datong (China) are a medium distance apart: 284 km in a straight line, that is 176 miles or 153 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baotou to Datong is 357 km (222 miles), about 4 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Baotou, Datong lies to the east (initial bearing 100°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 40.3500°, 111.6600°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Baotou from Datong?

By road it is 357 km (222 miles) from Baotou to Datong; in a straight line it is 284 km (176 miles).

How long is the drive from Baotou to Datong?

About 4 h 16 min on the fastest route (357 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Datong from Baotou?

Datong is to the east of Baotou, at an initial bearing of 100°.

How long is the flight from Baotou to Datong?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.