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Distance from Lijiang to Shiyan

Straight line

1,204 km
748 mi · 650 NM

By road

1,562 km
971 mi

Travel time

17 h 47 min
flight ≈ 2 h

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Shiyan?

Lijiang (China) and Shiyan (China) are quite far apart: 1,204 km in a straight line, that is 748 miles or 650 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lijiang to Shiyan is 1,562 km (971 miles), about 17 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Lijiang, Shiyan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 29.8631°, 105.3466°.

A direct flight would take about 2 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 Lijiang from Shiyan?

By road it is 1,562 km (971 miles) from Lijiang to Shiyan; in a straight line it is 1,204 km (748 miles).

How long is the drive from Lijiang to Shiyan?

About 17 h 47 min on the fastest route (1,562 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiyan from Lijiang?

Shiyan is to the north-east of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Shiyan?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.