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Distance from Algiers to Chennai

Straight line

8,019 km
4,982 mi · 4,330 NM

By road

11,560 km
7,183 mi

Travel time

135 h 50 min
flight ≈ 10 h 31 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Algiers from Chennai?

Algiers (Algeria) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 8,019 km in a straight line, that is 4,982 miles or 4,330 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Algiers to Chennai is 11,560 km (7,183 miles), about 135 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Algiers, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from Algeria into India. The halfway point is at 30.6427°, 46.1194°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 31 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 Algiers from Chennai?

By road it is 11,560 km (7,183 miles) from Algiers to Chennai; in a straight line it is 8,019 km (4,982 miles).

How long is the drive from Algiers to Chennai?

About 135 h 50 min on the fastest route (11,560 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Algiers?

Chennai is to the east of Algiers, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Algiers to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 31 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.