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Distance from Chennai to Kunshan

Straight line

4,621 km
2,871 mi · 2,495 NM

By road

6,456 km
4,012 mi

Travel time

77 h 8 min
flight ≈ 6 h 17 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Kunshan?

Chennai (India) and Kunshan (China) are very far apart: 4,621 km in a straight line, that is 2,871 miles or 2,495 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Kunshan is 6,456 km (4,012 miles), about 77 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Kunshan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 23.5479°, 99.2192°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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 Kunshan?

By road it is 6,456 km (4,012 miles) from Chennai to Kunshan; in a straight line it is 4,621 km (2,871 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Kunshan?

About 77 h 8 min on the fastest route (6,456 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunshan from Chennai?

Kunshan is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Kunshan?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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.