Driving from Chita to Novokuznetsk
Novokuznetsk lies 1,768 km (1,098 mi) west of Chita, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 57 min without stops, over roughly 2,157 km (1,340 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Chita | Novokuznetsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 349,005 | 539,616 |
| Elevation | 690 m (2,264 ft) | 213 m (699 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Chita) | UTC+7 (Asia/Novokuznetsk) |
Clocks in Novokuznetsk are 2 h behind Chita right now, so a 26 h 57 min journey lands only 24 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Chita to Novokuznetsk
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Staying in Novokuznetsk
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Novokuznetsk. Of the 12 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Guests have left 20 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Novokuznetsk from Chita?
1,768 km (1,098 mi) in a straight line, west of Chita; by road roughly 2,157 km (1,340 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chita to Novokuznetsk by car?
About 26 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chita and Novokuznetsk?
Novokuznetsk is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Novokuznetsk against Asia/Chita).
Where can I stay in Novokuznetsk?
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Novokuznetsk, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.