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Distance from Chennai to Harare

Straight line

6,397 km
3,975 mi · 3,454 NM

By road

6,420 km
3,989 mi

Travel time

91 h 24 min
flight ≈ 8 h 30 min

Direction

WSW 239°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Harare?

Chennai (India) and Harare (Zimbabwe) are very far apart: 6,397 km in a straight line, that is 3,975 miles or 3,454 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Harare is 6,420 km (3,989 miles), about 91 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chennai, Harare lies to the south-west (initial bearing 239°). The route crosses from India into Zimbabwe. The halfway point is at -2.6064°, 55.9663°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 30 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 Harare?

By road it is 6,420 km (3,989 miles) from Chennai to Harare; in a straight line it is 6,397 km (3,975 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Harare?

About 91 h 24 min on the fastest route (6,420 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Harare from Chennai?

Harare is to the south-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 239°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Harare?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 30 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.