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Distance from Amsterdam to Chennai

Straight line

7,874 km
4,893 mi · 4,252 NM

By road

10,681 km
6,637 mi

Travel time

124 h 17 min
flight ≈ 10 h 21 min

Direction

E 93°
initial bearing

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How far is Amsterdam from Chennai?

Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 7,874 km in a straight line, that is 4,893 miles or 4,252 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Amsterdam to Chennai is 10,681 km (6,637 miles), about 124 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Amsterdam, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from Netherlands into India. The halfway point is at 38.6535°, 52.6370°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 21 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 Amsterdam from Chennai?

By road it is 10,681 km (6,637 miles) from Amsterdam to Chennai; in a straight line it is 7,874 km (4,893 miles).

How long is the drive from Amsterdam to Chennai?

About 124 h 17 min on the fastest route (10,681 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Amsterdam?

Chennai is to the east of Amsterdam, at an initial bearing of 93°.

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 21 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.