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Mentougou → Datong

Driving from Mentougou to Datong

Datong lies 239 km (149 mi) west of Mentougou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 3 h 39 min without stops, over roughly 292 km (181 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

MentougouDatong

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MentougouDatong
CountryChinaChina
Population197,7723.1 million
Elevation111 m (364 ft)1,054 m (3,458 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)

Where to book car hire from Mentougou 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.

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Common questions

How far is Datong from Mentougou?

239 km (149 mi) in a straight line, west of Mentougou; by road roughly 292 km (181 mi).

How long does it take to get from Mentougou to Datong by car?

About 3 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Mentougou and Datong?

No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.

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 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.