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How far is Changsha from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Changsha (Changsha Huanghua International Airport) is 555 miles / 893 kilometers / 482 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Changsha (CSX) is 649 miles / 1044 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 55 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong 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)
  • 554.842 miles
  • 892.932 kilometers
  • 482.145 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
  • 554.147 miles
  • 891.813 kilometers
  • 481.541 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 Pudong International Airport to Changsha Huanghua International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Changsha?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Changsha.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Changsha generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 235 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 Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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

Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Changsha (CSX)

China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines