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Distance from Athens to Chennai

Straight line

6,206 km
3,856 mi · 3,351 NM

By road

9,103 km
5,657 mi

Travel time

109 h 46 min
flight ≈ 8 h 15 min

Direction

E 101°
initial bearing

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How far is Athens from Chennai?

Athens (Greece) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 6,206 km in a straight line, that is 3,856 miles or 3,351 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Athens to Chennai is 9,103 km (5,657 miles), about 109 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Athens, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 101°). The route crosses from Greece into India. The halfway point is at 28.4399°, 55.2498°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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 Athens from Chennai?

By road it is 9,103 km (5,657 miles) from Athens to Chennai; in a straight line it is 6,206 km (3,856 miles).

How long is the drive from Athens to Chennai?

About 109 h 46 min on the fastest route (9,103 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Athens?

Chennai is to the east of Athens, at an initial bearing of 101°.

How long is the flight from Athens to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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.