Day trip from Qingdao to Yantai
Yantai lies 183 km (114 mi) north-east of Qingdao, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 183 km (114 mi) apart, Yantai is a realistic day trip from Qingdao: about 2 h 59 min each way by road.
| Qingdao | Yantai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 7.2 million | 7.1 million |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 266000 | 264000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Yantai
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Staying in Yantai
Our booking partner lists 76 places to stay in Yantai. Of the 69 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27), and 13 are five-star. Guests have left 811 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Yantai
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Common questions
How far is Yantai from Qingdao?
183 km (114 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Qingdao; by road roughly 223 km (139 mi).
How long does it take to get from Qingdao to Yantai by road?
About 2 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Qingdao and Yantai?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Yantai?
Our booking partner lists 76 places to stay in Yantai, 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.