EN RO

Distance from Beirut to Chennai

Straight line

5,068 km
3,149 mi · 2,737 NM

By road

…
calculating

Travel time

…
flight ≈ 6 h 50 min

Direction

ESE 106°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Chennai → Beirut

How far is Beirut from Chennai?

Beirut (Lebanon) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 5,068 km in a straight line, that is 3,149 miles or 2,737 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Beirut, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 106°). The route crosses from Lebanon into India. The halfway point is at 25.1639°, 59.7725°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 50 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 Beirut from Chennai?

The straight-line distance between Beirut and Chennai is 5,068 km (3,149 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chennai from Beirut?

Chennai is to the east of Beirut, at an initial bearing of 106°.

How long is the flight from Beirut to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 50 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.