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Distance from Chennai to Bordeaux

Straight line

8,278 km
5,144 mi · 4,470 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 51 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Bordeaux?

Chennai (India) and Bordeaux (France) are very far apart: 8,278 km in a straight line, that is 5,144 miles or 4,470 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chennai, Bordeaux lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from India into France. The halfway point is at 35.7793°, 47.4875°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 51 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 Bordeaux?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Bordeaux is 8,278 km (5,144 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bordeaux from Chennai?

Bordeaux is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Bordeaux?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 51 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.