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Distance from Datong to Baotou

Straight line

284 km
176 mi · 153 NM

By road

358 km
222 mi

Travel time

4 h 21 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

WNW 282°
initial bearing

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How far is Datong from Baotou?

Datong (China) and Baotou (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, Datong to Baotou is 358 km (222 miles), about 4 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Datong, Baotou lies to the west (initial bearing 282°). 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 Datong from Baotou?

By road it is 358 km (222 miles) from Datong to Baotou; in a straight line it is 284 km (176 miles).

How long is the drive from Datong to Baotou?

About 4 h 21 min on the fastest route (358 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baotou from Datong?

Baotou is to the west of Datong, at an initial bearing of 282°.

How long is the flight from Datong to Baotou?

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.