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Distance from Cali to Chennai

Straight line

16,877 km
10,487 mi · 9,113 NM

By road

12,240 km
7,606 mi

Travel time

141 h 19 min
flight ≈ 21 h 36 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Cali from Chennai?

Cali (Colombia) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 16,877 km in a straight line, that is 10,487 miles or 9,113 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cali to Chennai is 12,240 km (7,606 miles), about 141 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Cali, Chennai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Colombia into India. The halfway point is at 35.7891°, -1.5398°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 36 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 Cali from Chennai?

By road it is 12,240 km (7,606 miles) from Cali to Chennai; in a straight line it is 16,877 km (10,487 miles).

How long is the drive from Cali to Chennai?

About 141 h 19 min on the fastest route (12,240 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Cali?

Chennai is to the north-east of Cali, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Cali to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 36 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.