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Distance from Chennai to Maracaibo

Straight line

15,955 km
9,914 mi · 8,615 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 27 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Maracaibo?

Chennai (India) and Maracaibo (Venezuela) are very far apart: 15,955 km in a straight line, that is 9,914 miles or 8,615 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chennai, Maracaibo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from India into Venezuela. The halfway point is at 40.8900°, 3.3159°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 27 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 Maracaibo?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Maracaibo is 15,955 km (9,914 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Maracaibo from Chennai?

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

How long is the flight from Chennai to Maracaibo?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 27 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.