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Distance from Lijiang to Mandalay

Straight line

685 km
426 mi · 370 NM

By road

1,008 km
626 mi

Travel time

11 h 55 min
flight ≈ 1 h 21 min

Direction

SW 218°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Mandalay?

Lijiang (China) and Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma)) are quite far apart: 685 km in a straight line, that is 426 miles or 370 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lijiang to Mandalay is 1,008 km (626 miles), about 11 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Lijiang, Mandalay lies to the south-west (initial bearing 218°). The route crosses from China into Myanmar (Burma). The halfway point is at 24.4358°, 98.1120°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 21 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 Mandalay?

By road it is 1,008 km (626 miles) from Lijiang to Mandalay; in a straight line it is 685 km (426 miles).

How long is the drive from Lijiang to Mandalay?

About 11 h 55 min on the fastest route (1,008 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mandalay from Lijiang?

Mandalay is to the south-west of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 218°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Mandalay?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 21 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.