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Irkutsk → Kemerovo

Driving from Irkutsk to Kemerovo

Kemerovo lies 1,237 km (769 mi) north-west of Irkutsk, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 18 h 52 min without stops, over roughly 1,509 km (938 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

IrkutskKemerovo

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IrkutskKemerovo
CountryRussiaRussia
Population623,869558,973
Elevation415 m (1,362 ft)114 m (374 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk)UTC+7 (Asia/Novokuznetsk)

Clocks in Kemerovo are 1 h behind Irkutsk right now, so a 18 h 52 min journey lands only 17 h 52 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book car hire from Irkutsk to Kemerovo

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Staying in Kemerovo

Our booking partner lists 4 places to stay in Kemerovo. Of the 4 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (2), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 20 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Kemerovo from Irkutsk?

1,237 km (769 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Irkutsk; by road roughly 1,509 km (938 mi).

How long does it take to get from Irkutsk to Kemerovo by car?

About 18 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Irkutsk and Kemerovo?

Kemerovo is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Novokuznetsk against Asia/Irkutsk).

Where can I stay in Kemerovo?

Our booking partner lists 4 places to stay in Kemerovo, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.