Nanyang: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Nanyang is a city of 1.8 million people in China (Henan), 126 m (413 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Xiangyang Liuji Airport (XFN), 98 km (61 mi) from the centre. It has 9 railway stations on record, including Dengzhou Railway Station. Our booking partner lists 7 places to stay.
Key facts
Daylight in Nanyang runs from about 10 h 1 min a day in late December to 14 h 23 min in late June (computed for 33.01° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Nanyang is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Xiangyang Liuji Airport (XFN), 98 km (61 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Flights to Nanyang: every airport, routes and times
By rail: stations on record include Dengzhou Railway Station, Hantang Railway Station, Zhenping Railway Station, Jiulishan Railway Station, Pushandian Railway Station, Tongbai Railway Station. Trains to Nanyang
Buses to Nanyang · Driving and car hire
Where to stay
Our booking partner lists 7 places to stay in Nanyang. Of the 7 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4). Guests have left 18 reviews in total.
Hotels in Nanyang: the full picture, and book
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Wuhan, 315 km — flights · trains · buses · car rental
- Xi’an, 363 km — flights · trains · buses · car rental
- Zhengzhou, 220 km — tours
- Shiyan, 170 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Shangqiu, 328 km
- Fuyang, 305 km
- Lu’an, 399 km
- Kaifeng, 257 km — tours
- Xinyang, 173 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Bozhou, 314 km
Twin towns and sister cities: Nanyo, Slobozia.
Common questions
Which airport serves Nanyang?
Xiangyang Liuji Airport (XFN), 98 km (61 mi) from the centre.
How big is Nanyang?
About 1.8 million people live in Nanyang, across 26,511 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).
What time zone is Nanyang in?
Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.
What currency is used in Nanyang?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.
How many hotels are there in Nanyang?
Our booking partner lists 7 places to stay in Nanyang, bookable on this site.
Which cities are near Nanyang?
Wuhan (315 km), Xi’an (363 km), Zhengzhou (220 km), Shiyan (170 km), Shangqiu (328 km).
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.