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Distance from Chennai to Florence

Straight line

7,333 km
4,557 mi · 3,960 NM

By road

9,936 km
6,174 mi

Travel time

117 h 24 min
flight ≈ 9 h 40 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Florence?

Chennai (India) and Florence (Italy) are very far apart: 7,333 km in a straight line, that is 4,557 miles or 3,960 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Florence is 9,936 km (6,174 miles), about 117 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Florence lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from India into Italy. The halfway point is at 33.1738°, 51.5968°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 40 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 Florence?

By road it is 9,936 km (6,174 miles) from Chennai to Florence; in a straight line it is 7,333 km (4,557 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Florence?

About 117 h 24 min on the fastest route (9,936 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Florence from Chennai?

Florence is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Florence?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 40 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.