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Distance from Chongqing to Lijiang

Straight line

689 km
428 mi · 372 NM

By road

980 km
609 mi

Travel time

11 h 25 min
flight ≈ 1 h 22 min

Direction

WSW 246°
initial bearing

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How far is Chongqing from Lijiang?

Chongqing (China) and Lijiang (China) are quite far apart: 689 km in a straight line, that is 428 miles or 372 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chongqing to Lijiang is 980 km (609 miles), about 11 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Chongqing, Lijiang lies to the south-west (initial bearing 246°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 28.2523°, 103.3468°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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 Chongqing from Lijiang?

By road it is 980 km (609 miles) from Chongqing to Lijiang; in a straight line it is 689 km (428 miles).

How long is the drive from Chongqing to Lijiang?

About 11 h 25 min on the fastest route (980 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lijiang from Chongqing?

Lijiang is to the south-west of Chongqing, at an initial bearing of 246°.

How long is the flight from Chongqing to Lijiang?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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.