Driving from Qiaotou to Yushu
Yushu lies 610 km (379 mi) south-west of Qiaotou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 9 h 18 min without stops, over roughly 744 km (462 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Qiaotou | Yushu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 114,712 | 141,308 |
| Elevation | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | 3,688 m (12,100 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Where to book car hire from Qiaotou to Yushu
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Staying in Yushu
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Common questions
How far is Yushu from Qiaotou?
610 km (379 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Qiaotou; by road roughly 744 km (462 mi).
How long does it take to get from Qiaotou to Yushu by car?
About 9 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Qiaotou and Yushu?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
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.