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Distance from Chennai to Adelaide

Straight line

8,125 km
5,049 mi · 4,387 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 39 min

Direction

SE 133°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Adelaide?

Chennai (India) and Adelaide (Australia) are very far apart: 8,125 km in a straight line, that is 5,049 miles or 4,387 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Chennai and Adelaide, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Chennai, Adelaide lies to the south-east (initial bearing 133°). The route crosses from India into Australia. The halfway point is at -12.4450°, 106.6934°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chennai from Adelaide?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Adelaide is 8,125 km (5,049 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Adelaide from Chennai?

Adelaide is to the south-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 133°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Adelaide?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 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.