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Distance from Nanjing to Changsha

Straight line

704 km
438 mi · 380 NM

By road

840 km
522 mi

Travel time

9 h 26 min
flight ≈ 1 h 23 min

Direction

SW 234°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Changsha?

Nanjing (China) and Changsha (China) are quite far apart: 704 km in a straight line, that is 438 miles or 380 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Changsha is 840 km (522 miles), about 9 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Changsha lies to the south-west (initial bearing 234°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 30.1622°, 115.8174°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 23 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 Nanjing from Changsha?

By road it is 840 km (522 miles) from Nanjing to Changsha; in a straight line it is 704 km (438 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Changsha?

About 9 h 26 min on the fastest route (840 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Changsha from Nanjing?

Changsha is to the south-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 234°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Changsha?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 23 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.