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Distance from Chennai to Lille

Straight line

7,994 km
4,967 mi · 4,316 NM

By road

10,720 km
6,661 mi

Travel time

125 h 5 min
flight ≈ 10 h 30 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Lille?

Chennai (India) and Lille (France) are very far apart: 7,994 km in a straight line, that is 4,967 miles or 4,316 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Lille is 10,720 km (6,661 miles), about 125 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Lille lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from India into France. The halfway point is at 38.1056°, 51.2436°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 30 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 Lille?

By road it is 10,720 km (6,661 miles) from Chennai to Lille; in a straight line it is 7,994 km (4,967 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Lille?

About 125 h 5 min on the fastest route (10,720 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lille from Chennai?

Lille is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Lille?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 30 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.