Day trip from Datong to Yuanping
Yuanping lies 160 km (99 mi) south of Datong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 160 km (99 mi) apart, Yuanping is a realistic day trip from Datong: about 2 h 36 min each way by road.
| Datong | Yuanping | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 3.1 million | 526,000 |
| Elevation | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) | 797 m (2,615 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
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Staying in Yuanping
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Common questions
How far is Yuanping from Datong?
160 km (99 mi) in a straight line, south of Datong; by road roughly 195 km (121 mi).
How long does it take to get from Datong to Yuanping by road?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Datong and Yuanping?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.