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Distance from Bordeaux to Chennai

Straight line

8,278 km
5,144 mi · 4,470 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 51 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Chennai?

Bordeaux (France) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 8,278 km in a straight line, that is 5,144 miles or 4,470 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Bordeaux, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from France into India. The halfway point is at 35.7793°, 47.4875°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 51 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 Bordeaux from Chennai?

The straight-line distance between Bordeaux and Chennai is 8,278 km (5,144 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chennai from Bordeaux?

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

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 51 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.