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Distance from Seoul to Changsha

Straight line

1,669 km
1,037 mi · 901 NM

By road

2,038 km
1,266 mi

Travel time

33 h 55 min
flight ≈ 2 h 35 min

Direction

SW 235°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Changsha?

Seoul (South Korea) and Changsha (China) are quite far apart: 1,669 km in a straight line, that is 1,037 miles or 901 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Changsha is 2,038 km (1,266 miles), about 33 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Changsha lies to the south-west (initial bearing 235°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 33.0778°, 119.6018°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 35 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 Seoul from Changsha?

By road it is 2,038 km (1,266 miles) from Seoul to Changsha; in a straight line it is 1,669 km (1,037 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Changsha?

About 33 h 55 min on the fastest route (2,038 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Changsha from Seoul?

Changsha is to the south-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 235°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Changsha?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 35 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.