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Distance from Chennai to Chittagong

Straight line

1,595 km
991 mi · 861 NM

By road

2,192 km
1,362 mi

Travel time

26 h 56 min
flight ≈ 2 h 30 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Chittagong?

Chennai (India) and Chittagong (Bangladesh) are quite far apart: 1,595 km in a straight line, that is 991 miles or 861 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Chittagong is 2,192 km (1,362 miles), about 26 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Chittagong lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from India into Bangladesh. The halfway point is at 17.7978°, 85.9053°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 30 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 Chittagong?

By road it is 2,192 km (1,362 miles) from Chennai to Chittagong; in a straight line it is 1,595 km (991 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Chittagong?

About 26 h 56 min on the fastest route (2,192 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chittagong from Chennai?

Chittagong is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Chittagong?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 30 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.