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Distance from Chennai to Kabul

Straight line

2,626 km
1,632 mi · 1,418 NM

By road

3,431 km
2,132 mi

Travel time

42 h 17 min
flight ≈ 3 h 47 min

Direction

NNW 337°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Kabul?

Chennai (India) and Kabul (Afghanistan) are very far apart: 2,626 km in a straight line, that is 1,632 miles or 1,418 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Kabul is 3,431 km (2,132 miles), about 42 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Kabul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 337°). The route crosses from India into Afghanistan. The halfway point is at 23.9070°, 75.1907°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 47 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 Kabul?

By road it is 3,431 km (2,132 miles) from Chennai to Kabul; in a straight line it is 2,626 km (1,632 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Kabul?

About 42 h 17 min on the fastest route (3,431 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kabul from Chennai?

Kabul is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 337°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Kabul?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 47 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.