Driving from Harbin to Dandong
Dandong lies 651 km (405 mi) south of Harbin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 9 h 56 min without stops, over roughly 795 km (494 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Harbin | Dandong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 10 million | 815,858 |
| Elevation | 140 m (459 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 150000 | 118000 |
Where to book car hire from Harbin to Dandong
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Staying in Dandong
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Dandong. Of the 10 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 183 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Dandong
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Common questions
How far is Dandong from Harbin?
651 km (405 mi) in a straight line, south of Harbin; by road roughly 795 km (494 mi).
How long does it take to get from Harbin to Dandong by car?
About 9 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Harbin and Dandong?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dandong?
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Dandong, 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 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.