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Distance from Chennai to Hiroshima

Straight line

5,744 km
3,569 mi · 3,102 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 41 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Hiroshima?

Chennai (India) and Hiroshima (Japan) are very far apart: 5,744 km in a straight line, that is 3,569 miles or 3,102 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Chennai and Hiroshima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Chennai, Hiroshima lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from India into Japan. The halfway point is at 26.0758°, 104.0438°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 41 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chennai from Hiroshima?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Hiroshima is 5,744 km (3,569 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Hiroshima from Chennai?

Hiroshima is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Hiroshima?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 41 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.