Driving from Ya'an to Beijing
Beijing lies 1,642 km (1,020 mi) north-east of Ya'an, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 3 min without stops, over roughly 2,004 km (1,245 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ya'an | Beijing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 612,056 | 19 million |
| Elevation | 591 m (1,939 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 625000 | 100000 |
Where to book car hire from Ya'an to Beijing
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Staying in Beijing
Our booking partner lists 939 places to stay in Beijing. Of the 906 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (311), and 147 are five-star. Across 211 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 118,326 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Beijing from Ya'an?
1,642 km (1,020 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ya'an; by road roughly 2,004 km (1,245 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ya'an to Beijing by car?
About 25 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ya'an and Beijing?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Beijing?
Our booking partner lists 939 places to stay in Beijing, 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.