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Distance from Budapest to Chennai

Straight line

6,795 km
4,222 mi · 3,669 NM

By road

9,334 km
5,800 mi

Travel time

110 h 33 min
flight ≈ 9 h

Direction

ESE 103°
initial bearing

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How far is Budapest from Chennai?

Budapest (Hungary) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 6,795 km in a straight line, that is 4,222 miles or 3,669 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Budapest to Chennai is 9,334 km (5,800 miles), about 110 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Budapest, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 103°). The route crosses from Hungary into India. The halfway point is at 34.0187°, 55.7704°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h (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 Budapest from Chennai?

By road it is 9,334 km (5,800 miles) from Budapest to Chennai; in a straight line it is 6,795 km (4,222 miles).

How long is the drive from Budapest to Chennai?

About 110 h 33 min on the fastest route (9,334 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Budapest?

Chennai is to the east of Budapest, at an initial bearing of 103°.

How long is the flight from Budapest to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 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.