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How far is Changsha from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Changsha (Changsha Huanghua International Airport) is 530 miles / 853 kilometers / 461 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Changsha (CSX) is 627 miles / 1009 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 33 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Changsha Huanghua International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Changsha

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Changsha. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 530.051 miles
  • 853.034 kilometers
  • 460.602 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 529.436 miles
  • 852.044 kilometers
  • 460.067 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Changsha?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Changsha Huanghua International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Changsha?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Changsha.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Changsha generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Changsha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E
Destination Changsha Huanghua International Airport
City: Changsha
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CSX
ICAO Code: ZGHA
Coordinates: 28°11′21″N, 113°13′12″E