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XinyuanÜrümqi

Driving from Xinyuan to Ürümqi

Ürümqi lies 353 km (219 mi) east of Xinyuan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 5 h 23 min without stops, over roughly 430 km (267 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

XinyuanÜrümqi

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XinyuanÜrümqi
CountryChinaChina
Population282,7184.1 million
Elevation953 m (3,127 ft)862 m (2,828 ft)
Time nowUTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi)UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi)

Where to book car hire from Xinyuan to Ürümqi

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Staying in Ürümqi

Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Ürümqi. Of the 60 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (23), and 9 are five-star. Guests have left 749 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Ürümqi

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Ürümqi from Xinyuan?

353 km (219 mi) in a straight line, east of Xinyuan; by road roughly 430 km (267 mi).

How long does it take to get from Xinyuan to Ürümqi by car?

About 5 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Xinyuan and Ürümqi?

No, both are on Asia/Urumqi at the moment.

Where can I stay in Ürümqi?

Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Ürümqi, 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.