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Distance from Chennai to Lisbon

Straight line

9,063 km
5,631 mi · 4,894 NM

By road

12,071 km
7,501 mi

Travel time

139 h 48 min
flight ≈ 11 h 50 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Lisbon?

Chennai (India) and Lisbon (Portugal) are very far apart: 9,063 km in a straight line, that is 5,631 miles or 4,894 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Lisbon is 12,071 km (7,501 miles), about 139 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Lisbon lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from India into Portugal. The halfway point is at 34.1855°, 41.8120°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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 Lisbon?

By road it is 12,071 km (7,501 miles) from Chennai to Lisbon; in a straight line it is 9,063 km (5,631 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Lisbon?

About 139 h 48 min on the fastest route (12,071 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lisbon from Chennai?

Lisbon is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Lisbon?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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.