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Distance from Chennai to Abidjan

Straight line

9,266 km
5,758 mi · 5,003 NM

By road

12,022 km
7,470 mi

Travel time

140 h 3 min
flight ≈ 12 h 5 min

Direction

W 274°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Abidjan?

Chennai (India) and Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) are very far apart: 9,266 km in a straight line, that is 5,758 miles or 5,003 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Abidjan is 12,022 km (7,470 miles), about 140 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Abidjan lies to the west (initial bearing 274°). The route crosses from India into Côte d’Ivoire. The halfway point is at 12.3487°, 37.5696°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 5 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 Chennai from Abidjan?

By road it is 12,022 km (7,470 miles) from Chennai to Abidjan; in a straight line it is 9,266 km (5,758 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Abidjan?

About 140 h 3 min on the fastest route (12,022 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Abidjan from Chennai?

Abidjan is to the west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 274°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Abidjan?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 5 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.