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Distance from Chennai to Amsterdam

Straight line

7,874 km
4,893 mi · 4,252 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 21 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Amsterdam?

Chennai (India) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 7,874 km in a straight line, that is 4,893 miles or 4,252 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chennai, Amsterdam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from India into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 38.6535°, 52.6370°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 21 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 Amsterdam?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Amsterdam is 7,874 km (4,893 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Amsterdam from Chennai?

Amsterdam is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Amsterdam?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 21 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.