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Distance from Belém to Chennai

Straight line

14,248 km
8,853 mi · 7,693 NM

By road

12,240 km
7,606 mi

Travel time

141 h 19 min
flight ≈ 18 h 19 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Belém from Chennai?

Belém (Brazil) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 14,248 km in a straight line, that is 8,853 miles or 7,693 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Belém to Chennai is 12,240 km (7,606 miles), about 141 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Belém, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from Brazil into India. The halfway point is at 13.2559°, 14.3337°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 19 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 Belém from Chennai?

By road it is 12,240 km (7,606 miles) from Belém to Chennai; in a straight line it is 14,248 km (8,853 miles).

How long is the drive from Belém to Chennai?

About 141 h 19 min on the fastest route (12,240 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Belém?

Chennai is to the east of Belém, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Belém to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 19 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.