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Distance from Busan to Chennai

Straight line

5,455 km
3,390 mi · 2,946 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 19 min

Direction

WSW 256°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Chennai?

Busan (South Korea) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 5,455 km in a straight line, that is 3,390 miles or 2,946 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Busan, Chennai lies to the west (initial bearing 256°). The route crosses from South Korea into India. The halfway point is at 26.1325°, 102.3972°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 19 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 Busan from Chennai?

The straight-line distance between Busan and Chennai is 5,455 km (3,390 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chennai from Busan?

Chennai is to the west of Busan, at an initial bearing of 256°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 19 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.