Driving from Hami to Datong
Datong lies 1,673 km (1,039 mi) east of Hami, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 30 min without stops, over roughly 2,040 km (1,268 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Hami | Datong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 246,373 | 3.1 million |
| Elevation | 783 m (2,569 ft) | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Clocks in Datong are 2 h ahead of Hami right now, so a 25 h 30 min journey lands 27 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Hami to Datong
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Staying in Datong
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Datong. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (10), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,284 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Datong
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Common questions
How far is Datong from Hami?
1,673 km (1,039 mi) in a straight line, east of Hami; by road roughly 2,040 km (1,268 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hami to Datong by car?
About 25 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hami and Datong?
Datong is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Urumqi).
Where can I stay in Datong?
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Datong, 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.