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Distance from Chennai to Baghdad

Straight line

4,269 km
2,653 mi · 2,305 NM

By road

6,427 km
3,994 mi

Travel time

80 h 4 min
flight ≈ 5 h 50 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Baghdad?

Chennai (India) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 4,269 km in a straight line, that is 2,653 miles or 2,305 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Baghdad is 6,427 km (3,994 miles), about 80 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Baghdad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from India into Iraq. The halfway point is at 24.2597°, 63.7603°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 50 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 Baghdad?

By road it is 6,427 km (3,994 miles) from Chennai to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 4,269 km (2,653 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Baghdad?

About 80 h 4 min on the fastest route (6,427 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Chennai?

Baghdad is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 50 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.