Driving from Tumxuk to Jiuquan
Jiuquan lies 1,659 km (1,031 mi) east of Tumxuk, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 18 min without stops, over roughly 2,024 km (1,257 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Tumxuk | Jiuquan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 135,727 | 428,346 |
| Elevation | 1,099 m (3,606 ft) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Clocks in Jiuquan are 2 h ahead of Tumxuk right now, so a 25 h 18 min journey lands 27 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Tumxuk to Jiuquan
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Staying in Jiuquan
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Jiuquan. Of the 8 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4). Guests have left 4 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Jiuquan
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Common questions
How far is Jiuquan from Tumxuk?
1,659 km (1,031 mi) in a straight line, east of Tumxuk; by road roughly 2,024 km (1,257 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tumxuk to Jiuquan by car?
About 25 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tumxuk and Jiuquan?
Jiuquan is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Urumqi).
Where can I stay in Jiuquan?
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Jiuquan, 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.