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Distance from Chennai to Cali

Straight line

16,877 km
10,487 mi · 9,113 NM

By road

12,210 km
7,587 mi

Travel time

141 h 53 min
flight ≈ 21 h 36 min

Direction

NW 304°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Cali?

Chennai (India) and Cali (Colombia) are very far apart: 16,877 km in a straight line, that is 10,487 miles or 9,113 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Cali is 12,210 km (7,587 miles), about 141 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chennai, Cali lies to the north-west (initial bearing 304°). The route crosses from India into Colombia. The halfway point is at 35.7891°, -1.5398°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 36 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 Cali?

By road it is 12,210 km (7,587 miles) from Chennai to Cali; in a straight line it is 16,877 km (10,487 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Cali?

About 141 h 53 min on the fastest route (12,210 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cali from Chennai?

Cali is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 304°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Cali?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 36 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.