Driving from Kunming to Yushu
Yushu lies 1,045 km (649 mi) north-west of Kunming, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 56 min without stops, over roughly 1,274 km (792 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kunming | Yushu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 6 million | 141,308 |
| Elevation | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) | 3,688 m (12,100 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 650000 | 130400 |
Where to book car hire from Kunming to Yushu
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Staying in Yushu
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Common questions
How far is Yushu from Kunming?
1,045 km (649 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kunming; by road roughly 1,274 km (792 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Yushu by car?
About 15 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kunming and Yushu?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
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.