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Distance from Changsha to Xi’an

Straight line

774 km
481 mi · 418 NM

By road

970 km
603 mi

Travel time

11 h 4 min
flight ≈ 1 h 28 min

Direction

NNW 331°
initial bearing

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How far is Changsha from Xi’an?

Changsha (China) and Xi’an (China) are quite far apart: 774 km in a straight line, that is 481 miles or 418 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Changsha to Xi’an is 970 km (603 miles), about 11 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Changsha, Xi’an lies to the north-west (initial bearing 331°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 31.2443°, 111.0146°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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 Xi’an?

By road it is 970 km (603 miles) from Changsha to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 774 km (481 miles).

How long is the drive from Changsha to Xi’an?

About 11 h 4 min on the fastest route (970 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Changsha?

Xi’an is to the north-west of Changsha, at an initial bearing of 331°.

How long is the flight from Changsha to Xi’an?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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.