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Distance from Chennai to Chengdu

Straight line

3,123 km
1,940 mi · 1,686 NM

By road

4,817 km
2,993 mi

Travel time

58 h 31 min
flight ≈ 4 h 24 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Chengdu?

Chennai (India) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 3,123 km in a straight line, that is 1,940 miles or 1,686 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Chengdu is 4,817 km (2,993 miles), about 58 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 54% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 22.3089°, 91.4234°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 24 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 Chengdu?

By road it is 4,817 km (2,993 miles) from Chennai to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 3,123 km (1,940 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Chengdu?

About 58 h 31 min on the fastest route (4,817 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Chennai?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 24 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.