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Distance from Datong to Handan

Straight line

401 km
249 mi · 217 NM

By road

527 km
328 mi

Travel time

6 h 34 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

SSE 165°
initial bearing

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How far is Datong from Handan?

Datong (China) and Handan (China) are a medium distance apart: 401 km in a straight line, that is 249 miles or 217 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Datong to Handan is 527 km (328 miles), about 6 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Datong, Handan lies to the south (initial bearing 165°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 38.3486°, 113.8938°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Handan?

By road it is 527 km (328 miles) from Datong to Handan; in a straight line it is 401 km (249 miles).

How long is the drive from Datong to Handan?

About 6 h 34 min on the fastest route (527 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Handan from Datong?

Handan is to the south of Datong, at an initial bearing of 165°.

How long is the flight from Datong to Handan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.