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Distance from Chennai to Karaj

Straight line

3,865 km
2,402 mi · 2,087 NM

By road

5,596 km
3,477 mi

Travel time

70 h 23 min
flight ≈ 5 h 20 min

Direction

NW 316°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Karaj?

Chennai (India) and Karaj (Iran) are very far apart: 3,865 km in a straight line, that is 2,402 miles or 2,087 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Karaj is 5,596 km (3,477 miles), about 70 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Karaj lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). The route crosses from India into Iran. The halfway point is at 25.1748°, 67.0045°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 20 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 Karaj?

By road it is 5,596 km (3,477 miles) from Chennai to Karaj; in a straight line it is 3,865 km (2,402 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Karaj?

About 70 h 23 min on the fastest route (5,596 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karaj from Chennai?

Karaj is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 316°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Karaj?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 20 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.