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Distance from Changsha to Istanbul

Straight line

7,544 km
4,687 mi · 4,073 NM

By road

9,929 km
6,170 mi

Travel time

116 h 11 min
flight ≈ 9 h 56 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Changsha from Istanbul?

Changsha (China) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 7,544 km in a straight line, that is 4,687 miles or 4,073 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Changsha to Istanbul is 9,929 km (6,170 miles), about 116 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Changsha, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 42.8123°, 74.9529°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 56 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 Changsha from Istanbul?

By road it is 9,929 km (6,170 miles) from Changsha to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 7,544 km (4,687 miles).

How long is the drive from Changsha to Istanbul?

About 116 h 11 min on the fastest route (9,929 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Changsha?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Changsha, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Changsha to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 56 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.