Driving from Yakutsk to Chita
Chita lies 1,474 km (916 mi) south-west of Yakutsk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 1,799 km (1,118 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Yakutsk | Chita | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 235,600 | 349,005 |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 690 m (2,264 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Yakutsk) | UTC+9 (Asia/Chita) |
Where to book car hire from Yakutsk to Chita
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Staying in Chita
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Common questions
How far is Chita from Yakutsk?
1,474 km (916 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Yakutsk; by road roughly 1,799 km (1,118 mi).
How long does it take to get from Yakutsk to Chita by car?
About 22 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yakutsk and Chita?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.