Driving from Lanzhou to Korla
Korla lies 1,653 km (1,027 mi) north-west of Lanzhou, -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 (1,253 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Lanzhou | Korla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.4 million | 549,324 |
| Elevation | 1,521 m (4,990 ft) | 945 m (3,100 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
Clocks in Korla are 2 h behind Lanzhou right now, so a 25 h 12 min journey lands only 23 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Lanzhou to Korla
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Staying in Korla
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Korla. Of the 10 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (6), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Korla from Lanzhou?
1,653 km (1,027 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lanzhou; by road roughly 2,016 km (1,253 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lanzhou to Korla 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 Lanzhou and Korla?
Korla is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Shanghai).
Where can I stay in Korla?
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Korla, 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 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.