Driving from Hefei to Lijiang
Lijiang lies 1,742 km (1,082 mi) west of Hefei, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 34 min without stops, over roughly 2,125 km (1,320 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Hefei | Lijiang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 9.5 million | 211,151 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 230000 | 674100 |
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Common questions
How far is Lijiang from Hefei?
1,742 km (1,082 mi) in a straight line, west of Hefei; by road roughly 2,125 km (1,320 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hefei to Lijiang by car?
About 26 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hefei and Lijiang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.