Driving from Lanzhou to Turpan
Turpan lies 1,470 km (913 mi) north-west of Lanzhou, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 25 min without stops, over roughly 1,793 km (1,114 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Lanzhou | Turpan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.4 million | 273,385 |
| Elevation | 1,521 m (4,990 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
Clocks in Turpan are 2 h behind Lanzhou right now, so a 22 h 25 min journey lands only 20 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Turpan from Lanzhou?
1,470 km (913 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lanzhou; by road roughly 1,793 km (1,114 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lanzhou to Turpan by car?
About 22 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lanzhou and Turpan?
Turpan is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Shanghai).
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.