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Distance from Chennai to Handan

Straight line

4,288 km
2,664 mi · 2,315 NM

By road

6,067 km
3,770 mi

Travel time

72 h 26 min
flight ≈ 5 h 52 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Handan?

Chennai (India) and Handan (China) are very far apart: 4,288 km in a straight line, that is 2,664 miles or 2,315 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Handan is 6,067 km (3,770 miles), about 72 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Handan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 25.8358°, 95.6757°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 52 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 Handan?

By road it is 6,067 km (3,770 miles) from Chennai to Handan; in a straight line it is 4,288 km (2,664 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Handan?

About 72 h 26 min on the fastest route (6,067 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Handan from Chennai?

Handan is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Handan?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 52 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.