Driving from Ürümqi to Shizuishan
Shizuishan lies 1,652 km (1,027 mi) east of Ürümqi, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 2,016 km (1,252 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Ürümqi | Shizuishan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.1 million | 739,400 |
| Elevation | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 1,112 m (3,648 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 830000 | 753000 |
Clocks in Shizuishan are 2 h ahead of Ürümqi right now, so a 25 h 12 min journey lands 27 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Ürümqi to Shizuishan
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Staying in Shizuishan
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Shizuishan. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1).
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Common questions
How far is Shizuishan from Ürümqi?
1,652 km (1,027 mi) in a straight line, east of Ürümqi; by road roughly 2,016 km (1,252 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ürümqi to Shizuishan by car?
About 25 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ürümqi and Shizuishan?
Shizuishan is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Urumqi).
Where can I stay in Shizuishan?
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Shizuishan, 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.