Driving from Beijing to Dandong
Dandong lies 681 km (423 mi) east of Beijing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 23 min without stops, over roughly 831 km (516 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Beijing | Dandong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 19 million | 815,858 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 118000 |
Where to book car hire from Beijing to Dandong
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Staying in Dandong
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Dandong. Of the 10 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 183 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Dandong
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Common questions
How far is Dandong from Beijing?
681 km (423 mi) in a straight line, east of Beijing; by road roughly 831 km (516 mi).
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Dandong by car?
About 10 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Dandong?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dandong?
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Dandong, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.