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Distance from Chennai to Changsha

Straight line

3,778 km
2,347 mi · 2,040 NM

By road

5,493 km
3,413 mi

Travel time

66 h 29 min
flight ≈ 5 h 13 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Changsha?

Chennai (India) and Changsha (China) are very far apart: 3,778 km in a straight line, that is 2,347 miles or 2,040 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Changsha is 5,493 km (3,413 miles), about 66 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Changsha lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 21.4333°, 95.7850°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 13 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 Chennai from Changsha?

By road it is 5,493 km (3,413 miles) from Chennai to Changsha; in a straight line it is 3,778 km (2,347 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Changsha?

About 66 h 29 min on the fastest route (5,493 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Changsha from Chennai?

Changsha is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Changsha?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 13 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.