Day trip from Nanjing to Yancheng
Yancheng lies 193 km (120 mi) north-east of Nanjing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 193 km (120 mi) apart, Yancheng is a realistic day trip from Nanjing: about 3 h 9 min each way by road.
| Nanjing | Yancheng | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 9.3 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 210000 | 224000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Yancheng
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Staying in Yancheng
Our booking partner lists 58 places to stay in Yancheng. Of the 51 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (23), and 5 are five-star. Guests have left 111 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Yancheng
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Common questions
How far is Yancheng from Nanjing?
193 km (120 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Nanjing; by road roughly 236 km (147 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nanjing to Yancheng by road?
About 3 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nanjing and Yancheng?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Yancheng?
Our booking partner lists 58 places to stay in Yancheng, 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.