EN RO

Distance from Lijiang to Chongqing

Straight line

689 km
428 mi · 372 NM

By road

979 km
608 mi

Travel time

11 h 25 min
flight ≈ 1 h 22 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Chongqing → Lijiang

How far is Lijiang from Chongqing?

Lijiang (China) and Chongqing (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, Lijiang to Chongqing is 979 km (608 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 Lijiang, Chongqing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). 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 Lijiang from Chongqing?

By road it is 979 km (608 miles) from Lijiang to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 689 km (428 miles).

How long is the drive from Lijiang to Chongqing?

About 11 h 25 min on the fastest route (979 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Lijiang?

Chongqing is to the north-east of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Chongqing?

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.