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Distance from Chennai to Madrid

Straight line

8,574 km
5,328 mi · 4,630 NM

By road

11,505 km
7,149 mi

Travel time

134 h 5 min
flight ≈ 11 h 13 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Madrid?

Chennai (India) and Madrid (Spain) are very far apart: 8,574 km in a straight line, that is 5,328 miles or 4,630 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Madrid is 11,505 km (7,149 miles), about 134 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Madrid lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from India into Spain. The halfway point is at 33.9850°, 44.5827°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 13 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 Madrid?

By road it is 11,505 km (7,149 miles) from Chennai to Madrid; in a straight line it is 8,574 km (5,328 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Madrid?

About 134 h 5 min on the fastest route (11,505 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Madrid from Chennai?

Madrid is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Madrid?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 13 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.