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Distance from Beijing to Changsha

Straight line

1,336 km
830 mi · 722 NM

By road

1,472 km
915 mi

Travel time

16 h 25 min
flight ≈ 2 h 10 min

Direction

SSW 195°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Changsha?

Beijing (China) and Changsha (China) are quite far apart: 1,336 km in a straight line, that is 830 miles or 722 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Changsha is 1,472 km (915 miles), about 16 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Changsha lies to the south (initial bearing 195°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 34.0649°, 114.5653°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Beijing from Changsha?

By road it is 1,472 km (915 miles) from Beijing to Changsha; in a straight line it is 1,336 km (830 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Changsha?

About 16 h 25 min on the fastest route (1,472 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Changsha from Beijing?

Changsha is to the south of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 195°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Changsha?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 10 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.