Driving from Lanzhou to Shihezi
Shihezi lies 1,763 km (1,095 mi) north-west of Lanzhou, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 2,151 km (1,336 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Lanzhou | Shihezi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.4 million | 572,772 |
| Elevation | 1,521 m (4,990 ft) | 467 m (1,532 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Postal codes | 730000 | 832000 |
Clocks in Shihezi are 2 h behind Lanzhou right now, so a 26 h 53 min journey lands only 24 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Lanzhou to Shihezi
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Staying in Shihezi
Our booking partner lists 7 places to stay in Shihezi. Of the 5 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 1 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Shihezi from Lanzhou?
1,763 km (1,095 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lanzhou; by road roughly 2,151 km (1,336 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lanzhou to Shihezi by car?
About 26 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lanzhou and Shihezi?
Shihezi is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Shanghai).
Where can I stay in Shihezi?
Our booking partner lists 7 places to stay in Shihezi, 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.