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Distance from Changsha to Shanghai

Straight line

887 km
551 mi · 479 NM

By road

1,024 km
636 mi

Travel time

11 h 45 min
flight ≈ 1 h 37 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Changsha from Shanghai?

Changsha (China) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 887 km in a straight line, that is 551 miles or 479 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Changsha to Shanghai is 1,024 km (636 miles), about 11 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Changsha, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 29.7782°, 117.1504°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 37 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 Shanghai?

By road it is 1,024 km (636 miles) from Changsha to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 887 km (551 miles).

How long is the drive from Changsha to Shanghai?

About 11 h 45 min on the fastest route (1,024 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Changsha?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Changsha, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Changsha to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 37 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.