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Distance from Chennai to Birmingham

Straight line

8,336 km
5,180 mi · 4,501 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 55 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Birmingham?

Chennai (India) and Birmingham (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,336 km in a straight line, that is 5,180 miles or 4,501 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chennai, Birmingham lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from India into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 39.9563°, 50.5579°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 55 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 Birmingham?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Birmingham is 8,336 km (5,180 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Birmingham from Chennai?

Birmingham is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Birmingham?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 55 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.