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Distance from Birkenhead to Chennai

Straight line

8,407 km
5,224 mi · 4,539 NM

By road

11,367 km
7,063 mi

Travel time

131 h 53 min
flight ≈ 11 h 1 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Birkenhead from Chennai?

Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 8,407 km in a straight line, that is 5,224 miles or 4,539 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birkenhead to Chennai is 11,367 km (7,063 miles), about 131 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Birkenhead, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into India. The halfway point is at 40.6186°, 50.7054°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 1 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 Birkenhead from Chennai?

By road it is 11,367 km (7,063 miles) from Birkenhead to Chennai; in a straight line it is 8,407 km (5,224 miles).

How long is the drive from Birkenhead to Chennai?

About 131 h 53 min on the fastest route (11,367 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Birkenhead?

Chennai is to the east of Birkenhead, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Birkenhead to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 1 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.