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Distance from Chennai to Addis Ababa

Straight line

4,555 km
2,831 mi · 2,460 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 12 min

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Addis Ababa?

Chennai (India) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) are very far apart: 4,555 km in a straight line, that is 2,831 miles or 2,460 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chennai, Addis Ababa lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). The route crosses from India into Ethiopia. The halfway point is at 11.8036°, 59.3621°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 12 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 Addis Ababa?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Addis Ababa is 4,555 km (2,831 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Addis Ababa from Chennai?

Addis Ababa is to the west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 269°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Addis Ababa?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 12 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.