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Distance from Chennai to Birkenhead

Straight line

8,407 km
5,224 mi · 4,539 NM

By road

11,331 km
7,041 mi

Travel time

132 h 9 min
flight ≈ 11 h 1 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Birkenhead?

Chennai (India) and Birkenhead (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,407 km in a straight line, that is 5,224 miles or 4,539 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Birkenhead is 11,331 km (7,041 miles), about 132 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Birkenhead lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from India into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 40.6186°, 50.7054°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 1 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 Birkenhead?

By road it is 11,331 km (7,041 miles) from Chennai to Birkenhead; in a straight line it is 8,407 km (5,224 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Birkenhead?

About 132 h 9 min on the fastest route (11,331 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birkenhead from Chennai?

Birkenhead is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Birkenhead?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 1 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.