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Distance from Chennai to Beirut

Straight line

5,068 km
3,149 mi · 2,737 NM

By road

7,467 km
4,640 mi

Travel time

93 h 8 min
flight ≈ 6 h 50 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Beirut?

Chennai (India) and Beirut (Lebanon) are very far apart: 5,068 km in a straight line, that is 3,149 miles or 2,737 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Beirut is 7,467 km (4,640 miles), about 93 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Beirut lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from India into Lebanon. The halfway point is at 25.1639°, 59.7725°.

A direct flight would take about 6 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 Beirut?

By road it is 7,467 km (4,640 miles) from Chennai to Beirut; in a straight line it is 5,068 km (3,149 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Beirut?

About 93 h 8 min on the fastest route (7,467 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beirut from Chennai?

Beirut is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Beirut?

A direct flight would take about 6 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.