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Distance from Almaty to Chennai

Straight line

3,359 km
2,087 mi · 1,814 NM

By road

4,971 km
3,089 mi

Travel time

61 h 44 min
flight ≈ 4 h 42 min

Direction

S 174°
initial bearing

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How far is Almaty from Chennai?

Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 3,359 km in a straight line, that is 2,087 miles or 1,814 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Almaty to Chennai is 4,971 km (3,089 miles), about 61 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Almaty, Chennai lies to the south (initial bearing 174°). The route crosses from Kazakhstan into India. The halfway point is at 28.1822°, 78.8454°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 42 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 Almaty from Chennai?

By road it is 4,971 km (3,089 miles) from Almaty to Chennai; in a straight line it is 3,359 km (2,087 miles).

How long is the drive from Almaty to Chennai?

About 61 h 44 min on the fastest route (4,971 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Almaty?

Chennai is to the south of Almaty, at an initial bearing of 174°.

How long is the flight from Almaty to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 42 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.