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Distance from Bologna to Chennai

Straight line

7,333 km
4,556 mi · 3,959 NM

By road

9,866 km
6,131 mi

Travel time

115 h 55 min
flight ≈ 9 h 40 min

Direction

E 95°
initial bearing

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How far is Bologna from Chennai?

Bologna (Italy) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 7,333 km in a straight line, that is 4,556 miles or 3,959 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bologna to Chennai is 9,866 km (6,131 miles), about 115 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Bologna, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 95°). The route crosses from Italy into India. The halfway point is at 33.5390°, 51.8631°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 40 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 Bologna from Chennai?

By road it is 9,866 km (6,131 miles) from Bologna to Chennai; in a straight line it is 7,333 km (4,556 miles).

How long is the drive from Bologna to Chennai?

About 115 h 55 min on the fastest route (9,866 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Bologna?

Chennai is to the east of Bologna, at an initial bearing of 95°.

How long is the flight from Bologna to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 40 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.