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Distance from Chennai to Foshan

Straight line

3,638 km
2,261 mi · 1,964 NM

By road

5,385 km
3,346 mi

Travel time

65 h 53 min
flight ≈ 5 h 3 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Foshan?

Chennai (India) and Foshan (China) are very far apart: 3,638 km in a straight line, that is 2,261 miles or 1,964 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Foshan is 5,385 km (3,346 miles), about 65 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Foshan lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 18.7723°, 96.2261°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 3 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 Foshan?

By road it is 5,385 km (3,346 miles) from Chennai to Foshan; in a straight line it is 3,638 km (2,261 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Foshan?

About 65 h 53 min on the fastest route (5,385 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Foshan from Chennai?

Foshan is to the east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Foshan?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 3 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.