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Distance from Chennai to Bangkok

Straight line

2,191 km
1,361 mi · 1,183 NM

By road

4,489 km
2,790 mi

Travel time

55 h 26 min
flight ≈ 3 h 14 min

Direction

E 86°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Bangkok?

Chennai (India) and Bangkok (Thailand) are quite far apart: 2,191 km in a straight line, that is 1,361 miles or 1,183 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Bangkok is 4,489 km (2,790 miles), about 55 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 105% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Bangkok lies to the east (initial bearing 86°). The route crosses from India into Thailand. The halfway point is at 13.6248°, 90.3758°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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 Bangkok?

By road it is 4,489 km (2,790 miles) from Chennai to Bangkok; in a straight line it is 2,191 km (1,361 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Bangkok?

About 55 h 26 min on the fastest route (4,489 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bangkok from Chennai?

Bangkok is to the east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 86°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Bangkok?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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.