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Distance from Chennai to Jinan

Straight line

4,492 km
2,791 mi · 2,426 NM

By road

6,267 km
3,894 mi

Travel time

74 h 39 min
flight ≈ 6 h 7 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Jinan?

Chennai (India) and Jinan (China) are very far apart: 4,492 km in a straight line, that is 2,791 miles or 2,426 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Jinan is 6,267 km (3,894 miles), about 74 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Jinan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 26.0280°, 96.7980°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 7 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 Jinan?

By road it is 6,267 km (3,894 miles) from Chennai to Jinan; in a straight line it is 4,492 km (2,791 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Jinan?

About 74 h 39 min on the fastest route (6,267 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jinan from Chennai?

Jinan is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Jinan?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 7 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.