Distances from China to Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia spans 11 nations; China is vast. Distances are highly dependent on specific city pairs. Approximate great-circle (air) distances:

• Beijing → Bangkok: ~2,700 km (1,677 mi)
• Shanghai → Singapore: ~4,100 km (2,548 mi)
• Guangzhou → Ho Chi Minh City: ~1,400 km (870 mi)
• Kunming → Vientiane: ~1,100 km (683 mi)
• Nanning → Hanoi: ~500 km (310 mi)
• Xishuangbanna (Jinghong) → Luang Prabang: ~300 km (186 mi)

Land/sea routes are longer and involve border crossings. Yunnan Province (Kunming, Xishuangbanna) is China's direct gateway to mainland SEA.