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Distance from Handan to Datong

Straight line

401 km
249 mi · 217 NM

By road

545 km
339 mi

Travel time

6 h 21 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

NNW 346°
initial bearing

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How far is Handan from Datong?

Handan (China) and Datong (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, Handan to Datong is 545 km (339 miles), about 6 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Handan, Datong lies to the north (initial bearing 346°). 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 Handan from Datong?

By road it is 545 km (339 miles) from Handan to Datong; in a straight line it is 401 km (249 miles).

How long is the drive from Handan to Datong?

About 6 h 21 min on the fastest route (545 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Datong from Handan?

Datong is to the north of Handan, at an initial bearing of 346°.

How long is the flight from Handan to Datong?

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.