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Distance from Shiyan to Lijiang

Straight line

1,204 km
748 mi · 650 NM

By road

1,563 km
971 mi

Travel time

17 h 48 min
flight ≈ 2 h

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiyan from Lijiang?

Shiyan (China) and Lijiang (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, Shiyan to Lijiang is 1,563 km (971 miles), about 17 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Shiyan, Lijiang lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). 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 Shiyan from Lijiang?

By road it is 1,563 km (971 miles) from Shiyan to Lijiang; in a straight line it is 1,204 km (748 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiyan to Lijiang?

About 17 h 48 min on the fastest route (1,563 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lijiang from Shiyan?

Lijiang is to the south-west of Shiyan, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Shiyan to Lijiang?

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.