China
KazakhstanWuhan to Astana shipping route.
5,311 km by rail, about 7.4 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Wuhan and Astana
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
WuhanRailAstanaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 5,311 km (3,300 mi) |
| Straight line | 4,183 km |
| Transit time | 7.4 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Wuhan to Astana shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Wuhan, China to Astana, Kazakhstan runs 5,311 km on the freight network, heading north west. The straight line between the cities is 4,183 km, the track adds 27%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 7.4 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between China and Kazakhstan 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 Wuhan and Astana.
Of 15 rail routes from Wuhan in this directory, Astana is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations: Almaty (4,766 km), Urumqi (3,458 km) and Kunming (1,797 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Wuhan to Astana?
5,311 km by rail (4,183 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Wuhan to Astana?
About 7.4 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 Astana to Wuhan has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
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- Almaty to Astana1,280 km
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- Xi'an to Astana4,327 km
- Chengdu to Astana4,744 km
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.