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Distance from Chennai to Kyoto

Straight line

6,054 km
3,762 mi · 3,269 NM

By road

7,604 km
4,725 mi

Travel time

101 h 54 min
flight ≈ 8 h 4 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Kyoto?

Chennai (India) and Kyoto (Japan) are very far apart: 6,054 km in a straight line, that is 3,762 miles or 3,269 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Kyoto is 7,604 km (4,725 miles), about 101 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Kyoto lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from India into Japan. The halfway point is at 26.7390°, 105.4119°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 4 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 Kyoto?

By road it is 7,604 km (4,725 miles) from Chennai to Kyoto; in a straight line it is 6,054 km (3,762 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Kyoto?

About 101 h 54 min on the fastest route (7,604 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kyoto from Chennai?

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

How long is the flight from Chennai to Kyoto?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 4 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.