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Distance from Chennai to Mandalay

Straight line

1,943 km
1,207 mi · 1,049 NM

By road

3,130 km
1,945 mi

Travel time

38 h 59 min
flight ≈ 2 h 56 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Mandalay?

Chennai (India) and Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma)) are quite far apart: 1,943 km in a straight line, that is 1,207 miles or 1,049 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Mandalay is 3,130 km (1,945 miles), about 38 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 61% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Mandalay lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from India into Myanmar (Burma). The halfway point is at 17.6888°, 87.9858°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 56 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 Mandalay?

By road it is 3,130 km (1,945 miles) from Chennai to Mandalay; in a straight line it is 1,943 km (1,207 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Mandalay?

About 38 h 59 min on the fastest route (3,130 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mandalay from Chennai?

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

How long is the flight from Chennai to Mandalay?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 56 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.