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Distance from Chennai to Damascus

Straight line

4,986 km
3,098 mi · 2,692 NM

By road

7,365 km
4,577 mi

Travel time

91 h 55 min
flight ≈ 6 h 44 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Damascus?

Chennai (India) and Damascus (Syria) are very far apart: 4,986 km in a straight line, that is 3,098 miles or 2,692 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Damascus is 7,365 km (4,577 miles), about 91 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Damascus lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from India into Syria. The halfway point is at 24.9017°, 60.0794°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 44 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 Damascus?

By road it is 7,365 km (4,577 miles) from Chennai to Damascus; in a straight line it is 4,986 km (3,098 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Damascus?

About 91 h 55 min on the fastest route (7,365 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Damascus from Chennai?

Damascus is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Damascus?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 44 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.