Kazakhstan
ChinaAlmaty to Yiwu shipping route.
5,484 km by rail, about 7.6 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Almaty and Yiwu
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
AlmatyRailYiwuRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 5,484 km (3,408 mi) |
| Straight line | 4,116 km |
| Transit time | 7.6 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Almaty to Yiwu shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Almaty, Kazakhstan to Yiwu, China runs 5,484 km on the freight network, heading east. The straight line between the cities is 4,116 km, the track adds 33%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 7.6 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Kazakhstan and China come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Almaty and Yiwu.
Of 15 rail routes from Almaty in this directory, Yiwu is the 13th shortest. Closer destinations: Shanghai (5,256 km), Kunming (5,205 km) and Wuhan (4,766 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Almaty to Yiwu?
5,484 km by rail (4,116 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Almaty to Yiwu?
About 7.6 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Yiwu to Almaty has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Beijing to Yiwu1,665 km
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.