Driving from Sanya to Haikou
Haikou lies 217 km (135 mi) north-east of Sanya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 18 min without stops, over roughly 264 km (164 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sanya | Haikou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 1 million | 3 million |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 572000 | 570000 |
Where to book car hire from Sanya to Haikou
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Staying in Haikou
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Haikou. Of the 107 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (39), and 20 are five-star. Guests have left 1,410 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Haikou
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Common questions
How far is Haikou from Sanya?
217 km (135 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Sanya; by road roughly 264 km (164 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sanya to Haikou by car?
About 3 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sanya and Haikou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Haikou?
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Haikou, 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.