Distance from Baotou to Datong
How far is it from Baotou to Datong? About 176 mi in a straight line and 228 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Baotou and Datong are about 176 mi (283 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 228 mi (368 km), a drive of about 4 hr 5 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 49 min.
| Straight-line distance | 176 mi / 283 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 228 mi / 368 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 5 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 49 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $29 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 40.350, 111.660 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Baotou to Datong is about 176 mi (283 km) in a straight line, and roughly 228 mi (368 km) by road.