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Distance from Chennai to Belfast

Straight line

8,589 km
5,337 mi · 4,638 NM

By road

11,705 km
7,273 mi

Travel time

138 h 38 min
flight ≈ 11 h 14 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Belfast?

Chennai (India) and Belfast (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,589 km in a straight line, that is 5,337 miles or 4,638 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Belfast is 11,705 km (7,273 miles), about 138 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Belfast lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from India into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 41.7783°, 50.5527°.

A direct flight would take about 11 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 Belfast?

By road it is 11,705 km (7,273 miles) from Chennai to Belfast; in a straight line it is 8,589 km (5,337 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Belfast?

About 138 h 38 min on the fastest route (11,705 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Belfast from Chennai?

Belfast is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Belfast?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.