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Distance from Lijiang to Hangzhou

Straight line

1,985 km
1,233 mi · 1,072 NM

By road

2,516 km
1,563 mi

Travel time

28 h 26 min
flight ≈ 2 h 59 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Hangzhou?

Lijiang (China) and Hangzhou (China) are quite far apart: 1,985 km in a straight line, that is 1,233 miles or 1,072 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lijiang to Hangzhou is 2,516 km (1,563 miles), about 28 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Lijiang, Hangzhou lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 28.9489°, 110.0270°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 59 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 Hangzhou?

By road it is 2,516 km (1,563 miles) from Lijiang to Hangzhou; in a straight line it is 1,985 km (1,233 miles).

How long is the drive from Lijiang to Hangzhou?

About 28 h 26 min on the fastest route (2,516 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hangzhou from Lijiang?

Hangzhou is to the east of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Hangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 59 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.