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Distance from Chennai to Marseille

Straight line

7,805 km
4,849 mi · 4,214 NM

By road

10,451 km
6,494 mi

Travel time

122 h 59 min
flight ≈ 10 h 15 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Marseille?

Chennai (India) and Marseille (France) are very far apart: 7,805 km in a straight line, that is 4,849 miles or 4,214 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Marseille is 10,451 km (6,494 miles), about 122 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Marseille lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from India into France. The halfway point is at 33.8645°, 49.1528°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 15 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 Marseille?

By road it is 10,451 km (6,494 miles) from Chennai to Marseille; in a straight line it is 7,805 km (4,849 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Marseille?

About 122 h 59 min on the fastest route (10,451 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Marseille from Chennai?

Marseille is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Marseille?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 15 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.