Driving from Longyan to Sanming
Sanming lies 144 km (89 mi) north-east of Longyan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 175 km (109 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Longyan | Sanming | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 1 million | 602,166 |
| Elevation | 318 m (1,043 ft) | 126 m (413 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 364000 | 365000 |
Where to book car hire from Longyan to Sanming
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Staying in Sanming
Our booking partner lists 4 places to stay in Sanming. Of the 4 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3).
Book a hotel in Sanming
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Common questions
How far is Sanming from Longyan?
144 km (89 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Longyan; by road roughly 175 km (109 mi).
How long does it take to get from Longyan to Sanming by car?
About 2 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Longyan and Sanming?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Sanming?
Our booking partner lists 4 places to stay in Sanming, bookable on this site.
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.