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Distance from Chennai to Datong

Straight line

4,399 km
2,733 mi · 2,375 NM

By road

6,026 km
3,745 mi

Travel time

71 h 59 min
flight ≈ 6 h

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Datong?

Chennai (India) and Datong (China) are very far apart: 4,399 km in a straight line, that is 2,733 miles or 2,375 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Datong is 6,026 km (3,745 miles), about 71 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Datong lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 27.5531°, 94.7449°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h (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 Datong?

By road it is 6,026 km (3,745 miles) from Chennai to Datong; in a straight line it is 4,399 km (2,733 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Datong?

About 71 h 59 min on the fastest route (6,026 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Datong from Chennai?

Datong is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Datong?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 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.