Driving from Turpan to Ordos
Ordos lies 1,756 km (1,091 mi) east of Turpan, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 47 min without stops, over roughly 2,143 km (1,332 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Turpan | Ordos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 273,385 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 1,310 m (4,298 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Clocks in Ordos are 2 h ahead of Turpan right now, so a 26 h 47 min journey lands 28 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Turpan to Ordos
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Staying in Ordos
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Ordos. Of the 12 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 44 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ordos from Turpan?
1,756 km (1,091 mi) in a straight line, east of Turpan; by road roughly 2,143 km (1,332 mi).
How long does it take to get from Turpan to Ordos by car?
About 26 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Turpan and Ordos?
Ordos is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Urumqi).
Where can I stay in Ordos?
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Ordos, 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.