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Distance from Brisbane to Chennai

Straight line

9,034 km
5,613 mi · 4,878 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 48 min

Direction

WNW 290°
initial bearing

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How far is Brisbane from Chennai?

Brisbane (Australia) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 9,034 km in a straight line, that is 5,613 miles or 4,878 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Brisbane, Chennai lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). The route crosses from Australia into India. The halfway point is at -8.8996°, 114.6870°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 48 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 Brisbane from Chennai?

The straight-line distance between Brisbane and Chennai is 9,034 km (5,613 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chennai from Brisbane?

Chennai is to the west of Brisbane, at an initial bearing of 290°.

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 48 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.