抄録
In this study, interregional distance in China was measured by freight data in 1997 based on the method proposed by Plane (1984) . Moreover, the interregional distance in 2002 was similarly measured and showed how distance changed from 1997 to 2002. In addition, changes in distance from 1987 to 1997 were compared with changes from 1987 to 1997. The results of this analysis revealed the distance to Beijing was shortened in the contiguous regions of Beijing from 1987 to 1997, and the outer regions from 1997 to 2002. The same trend was observed in Sichuan, which is located in an inland area. On the other hand, the distance to Shanghai was shortened from the outer area of the contiguous regions from 1987 to 1997, and the inland regions from 1997 to 2002.
JEL Classification: C82, O18
