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Distance from Brooklyn to Chennai

Straight line

13,492 km
8,384 mi · 7,285 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 22 min

Direction

NNE 30°
initial bearing

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How far is Brooklyn from Chennai?

Brooklyn (United States) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 13,492 km in a straight line, that is 8,384 miles or 7,285 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Brooklyn, Chennai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 30°). The route crosses from United States into India. The halfway point is at 63.3929°, 31.6749°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 22 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 Brooklyn from Chennai?

The straight-line distance between Brooklyn and Chennai is 13,492 km (8,384 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chennai from Brooklyn?

Chennai is to the north-east of Brooklyn, at an initial bearing of 30°.

How long is the flight from Brooklyn to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 22 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.