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Distance from Chennai to Manhattan

Straight line

13,480 km
8,376 mi · 7,279 NM

By road

12,110 km
7,525 mi

Travel time

140 h 10 min
flight ≈ 17 h 21 min

Direction

NNW 337°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Manhattan?

Chennai (India) and Manhattan (United States) are very far apart: 13,480 km in a straight line, that is 8,376 miles or 7,279 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Manhattan is 12,110 km (7,525 miles), about 140 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chennai, Manhattan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 337°). The route crosses from India into United States. The halfway point is at 63.4286°, 31.8731°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 21 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 Manhattan?

By road it is 12,110 km (7,525 miles) from Chennai to Manhattan; in a straight line it is 13,480 km (8,376 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Manhattan?

About 140 h 10 min on the fastest route (12,110 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Manhattan from Chennai?

Manhattan is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 337°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Manhattan?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 21 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.