Lanzhou to Hami by train
Hami lies 1,163 km (722 mi) north-west of Lanzhou, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 5 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,418 km (881 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lanzhou | Hami | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.4 million | 246,373 |
| Elevation | 1,521 m (4,990 ft) | 783 m (2,569 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Stations on record | Lanzhou railway station, Lanzhou West railway station, Chenguanying Railway Station | Hongguang Railway Station, Liushuquan South Railway Station, Yandun East Railway Station |
Clocks in Hami are 2 h behind Lanzhou right now, so a 6 h 5 min journey lands only 4 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Hami from Lanzhou?
1,163 km (722 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lanzhou; by road roughly 1,418 km (881 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lanzhou to Hami by train?
About 6 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lanzhou and Hami?
Hami is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Shanghai).
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.